Basques - Wikipedia
WebThe Basques (/ b ɑː s k s / BAHSKS or / b æ s k s / BASKS; Basque: euskaldunak [eus̺kaldunak]; Spanish: vascos; French: basques) are a Southwestern European ethnic group, characterised by the Basque language, a common culture and shared genetic ancestry to the ancient Vascones and Aquitanians.
Basque | Definition, History, Region, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 11, 2024 · 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. The land inhabited by the Basques has a mild and damp climate and is largely hilly and wooded. Learn more about the Basque people in this article.
History of the Basques - Wikipedia
WebBasques played an important role in early European ventures into the Atlantic Ocean. The earliest document to mention the use of whale oil or blubber by the Basques dates from 670. In 1059, whalers from Lapurdi are recorded to have presented the oil of the first whale they captured to the viscount.
The Basques—facts and information - National Geographic
WebOct 24, 2019 · Basques lived in northern Spain when the Romans invaded the area in 196 B.C., for instance, but managed to retain most of their traditions and laws throughout Roman rule and their time under the ...
Basque Country (greater region) - Wikipedia
WebBasque Country (greater region) Coordinates: 42°52′55″N 1°55′01″W. Basque Country. Euskal Herria. Flag. Coat of arms. Motto: Zazpiak Bat (The seven are one) Location of the Basque Country. The seven historical provinces usually included in the definition of the greater region of the Basque Country.
Basque Country | Culture, Cuisine, Map, & History | Britannica
WebMay 3, 2024 · Basque Country, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historic region of northern Spain encompassing the provincias (provinces) of Álava, Guipúzcoa, and Vizcaya (Biscay). The Basque Country is bounded by the Bay of Biscay to the north and the autonomous communities of Navarra to the east, La Rioja to the south, and Cantabria to …
Basque language | History, Grammar & Dialects | Britannica
WebMar 28, 2024 · Basque language, language isolate, the only remnant of the languages spoken in southwestern Europe before the region was Romanized in the 2nd through 1st century bce. The Basque language is predominantly used in an area comprising approximately 3,900 square miles (10,000 square kilometres) in Spain.
What is the Basque Country? - The Land Of The Basques
WebMar 22, 2021 · 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 mountain range, straddling the frontier between southern France and Spain. Our culture and origins are distinctive from that of the rest of Spain in many ways and …
“The Basque History of the World” By Mark Kurlansky
WebApr 1, 2000 · The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation. Mark Kurlansky's passion for the Basque people and his exuberant eye for detail shine throughout this fascinating book. Like Cod, The Basque ...
Ancient DNA cracks puzzle of Basque origins - BBC News
WebSep 7, 2015 · DNA from ancient remains seems to have solved the puzzle of one of Europe's most enigmatic people: the Basques. The distinct language and genetic make-up of the Basque people in northern Spain...
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