In Basque, people call themselves the euskaldunak, singular euskaldun, formed from euskal- (i.e. "Basque (language)") and -dun (i.e. "one who has"); euskaldun literally means a Basque-speaker.

Jan 14, 2026 · Basque, member of a people who live in both Spain and France in areas bordering the Bay of Biscay and encompassing the western foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Mar 22, 2025 · The Basque Country is one of Europe’s oldest and strongest cultures. It encompasses the region located in northern Spain, on the Bay of Biscay at the western end of the Pyrenees …

Jul 21, 2021 · The Basque People: Language, Culture, and Enduring Identity in the Pyrenees The Basque people—who call themselves Euskaldunak, meaning “speakers of Euskara”—represent one …

Today, many Basques and Basque-Americans have made names for themselves as farmers, ranchers, landscapers, lawyers, restaurateurs, public servants, and so much more.

The Basques defined themselves as Euskaldunak--literally those who speak Basque--and their homeland was Euskal Herria--land of the Basques or Basque speakers. As it turned out, their …

Jan 14, 2025 · A comprehensive guide to Spain’s Basque Country region. What to see & do, when to visit, how long to spend, where to stay, and more!

Both Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz will offer a prime viewpoint for 2026’s solar eclipse, but for many, it is the Basque Country’s world-class gastronomy, from fine dining to pintxos—the Basque ...

May 17, 2018 · In the American West there is a Basque ethnic network that, if far from absolute, provides a certain Basque clientele to Basque-owned businesses and tradespeople.

1 day ago · The origins of the Basque language are lost to time, or so we are told. However, new discoveries such as the Hand of Irulegi challenge some of those assumptions and reveal new and …