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History, Interviews, People

A Donkey from Munitibar Wanders Here: An Interview with Professor Joxe Mallea-Olaetxe

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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 […]

Basque Fact of the Week, Euskara, History

Basque Fact of the Week: Earliest Written Evidence of Euskara

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Euskara, the language spoken by the Basque people, is now spoken by about 750,000 people. The language is perhaps the most singularly important feature identifying the Basque people. Indeed, the word for a Basque person in Euskara — euskaldun — means ‘one who has Euskara.’ Thus, the history of the language itself is of great […]