In Celtic cultures, bards were professional storytellers, poets, musicians, historians, and genealogists. They were employed by patrons to celebrate their ancestors and praise their accomplishments. Bards played a crucial role in preserving history, culture, and lineage within Celtic societies.
1947: Parry-Williams Publishes Research on Welsh Bardic Tradition
In 1947, Parry-Williams published a research study on the Welsh bardic tradition.
1981: Keith Taylor Publishes "Bard"
In 1981, Keith Taylor published the book "Bard".
1983: Morgan Publishes Research on Welsh Bardic Tradition
In 1983, Morgan published a research study on the Welsh bardic tradition.
1984: Morgan Llywelyn Publishes "Bard: The Odyssey of the Irish"
In 1984, Morgan Llywelyn published the book "Bard: The Odyssey of the Irish".
1985: "The Bard's Tale" Video Game Released
In 1985, the video game "The Bard's Tale" was released.
1986: Jones Publishes Research on Welsh Bardic Tradition
In 1986, Jones published a research study on the Welsh bardic tradition.
1986: Andrzej Sapkowski Publishes First Book in "The Witcher" Series
The first book in "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski was published in 1986.
2013: Andrzej Sapkowski Publishes Final Book in "The Witcher" Series
The final book in "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski was published in 2013.
2019: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Releases "The Witcher" Television Show
In 2019, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich released "The Witcher" television show.
2020: Bardcore Emerges as Online Trend
In 2020, an online trend known as bardcore emerged, in which modern songs were covered using medieval style musical instruments and composition.
2023: Google Releases Bard AI Chatbot
In 2023, Google released its AI chatbot, Bard.