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Basque Country Provinces: Nafarroa Beherea

Basque Country Provinces: Nafarroa Beherea

Today on the YouTube channel, I’m starting a series of videos on the different provinces of the Basque Country. I’m kicking things off with a video on the province where my family is from: Nafarroa Beherea, A.K.A. Lower Navarre. My dad left this province in the late 1960’s to move to the United States, but I still have a lot of family out there.

In this video, I’m talking about the things it’s known for.

What Languages Do the Basques Speak?

What Languages Do the Basques Speak?

Today on the YouTube channel, I’m answering a common question I see about the Basques online: What languages do the Basques speak?

While it might seem like there should be a straightforward answer, this question is actually a little complicated and the answer depends on the different regions of the Basque Country.

Are the Basques French or Spanish?

Are the Basques French or Spanish?

Today on the YouTube channel, I’m answering a common question I see about the Basques online: Are the Basques French or Spanish?

While it might seem like there should be a straightforward answer, this question is actually a little complicated and the answer will depend on who you’re asking. So I’m just sharing my thoughts on the issue.

Witches of Zugarramurdi: Basque Country History

Witches of Zugarramurdi: Basque Country History

Today on the YouTube channel, I’m continuing a series of videos about different interesting topics from the Basque Country’s history.

This video focuses on the witches of Zugarramurdi, a group of people from a small town in the Basque Country who were accused of witchcraft during the Spanish Inquisition. Learn more about the largest witch trial on the Iberian Peninsula in today’s video.

Jewish Community in Vitoria-Gasteiz

Jewish Community in Vitoria-Gasteiz

Today on the YouTube channel, I’m continuing a series of videos about different interesting topics from the Basque Country’s history.

This video focuses on the medieval Jewish community in the Basque city of Vitoria-Gasteiz that was persecuted during the Spanish Inquisition. Jews were chased out of the city, but they were afforded one courtesy in gratitude for their role in saving the city from the plague a few years earlier.