Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #3
Aberats izatea baino, izen ona hobe. It’s better to have a good reputation than to be rich.
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Basque Fact of the Week: The Origin of the Word Basque (Goat People?)
Why are the Basques called the Basques? Baskijski, Baskický, Baskisk, Vasco, Baskilainen, Baskisch, βασκικός, Vasco, Baskijski, Bass, баскский. All of the names for the Basques are similar and seemingly have nothing to do with what the Basques actually call themselves, Euskaldunak. Where does the word Basque even come from? A full list of all of […]
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #2
Abadearen lapikoa, txikia baina gozoa The priest’s pot is small but his supper is tasty.
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Basque Fact of the Week: The Basque Witch Trials
Of the things often associated with the Basques – exploration and seafaring, pintxos, rural sports, an odd language – one of the most infamous is the Witch Trials. A mania, at least fueled by if not instigated by the Inquisition and other religious figures, swept parts of the Basque Country, leading to people accusing neighbors, […]
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #1
A, zer parea! Karakola eta barea! Oh, what a pair, a snail and a slug. These proverbs were collected by Jon Aske. For the full list, along with the origin and interpretation of each proverb, click this link.
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Basque Fact of the Week: Durango, Durango, Durango… So Many Durangos
Despite their small country and the relatively small number of people, Basques have left their mark all across the globe. This is reflected in place names and one prime example is Durango. Durango is a relatively small village in the heart of Bizkaia, a larger city in Mexico, and a quaint town in Colorado. A […]
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Basque Fact of the Week: The Basque Alphabet and Orthography
The most basic element of a written language is the alphabet. However, because Euskara wasn’t standardized until the 1970s, spelling of Basque names and words was all over the place, often borrowing from Spanish and French. With standardization, the chaos finally settled and now there is a common alphabet used in all parts of the […]
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A Calling to Write: An Interview with Author Bryce Ternet
Bryce Ternet is an author known for his novels set in the Basque Country and in various parts of the American West. His novels are full of fascinating characters and detailed explorations of exotic locations, often inspired by his many travels. By one of those serendipitous coincidences in life, his wanderings have taken him Los […]
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Basque Fact of the Week: Paul Laxalt, Politician and Friend of Ronald Reagan
Last week I profiled John Garamendi, one of the most prominent Basque-American politicians we have ever had in the United States. However, the distinction for the most prominent politician goes to Paul Laxalt. Governor and US Senator, he was also a close friend of Ronald Reagan and played an important role in Reagan’s presidential campaigns. […]
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A Donkey from Munitibar Wanders Here: An Interview with Professor Joxe Mallea-Olaetxe
For centuries, the history of the Basques has been written by non-Basques – we have so little historical documentation written directly in Euskara or even by Basque themselves. Thus, when we find any hint of Basque history written by Basques, we must examine it to the fullest. The unassuming carvings left by Basque sheepherders in […]
