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Basque Fact of the Week, Euskara, History

Basque Fact of the Week: The Links Between Gascon and Euskara

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Last week I wrote about the Valley of Aran, which has historical and linguistic connections to the Basque Country. In the Valley of Aran, the local language is Occitan, which is related to Gascon, which has its own connections to Euskara. In fact, the words Gascon and Basque come from the same Latin root. A […]

Basque Fact of the Week, History, People

Basque Fact of the Week: Jeanne d’Albret, the Queen of Nafarroa

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The history of Europe, with its myriad kings, queens, and royal intrigue, is confusing and convoluted. There were some 19 Kings of France named Louis and at least 4 Henrys. The same Henry could be number III or IV depending on which title you consider and which period of his life you examine. On the […]