Discovering Basque – Defeating the Devil, Three-Day Weeks and other Bizarre Adventures

Learning a new language is always an exciting adventure, but when it comes to the Basque language, the journey becomes even more intriguing. Basque, or Euskara as it is called … Continue reading Discovering Basque – Defeating the Devil, Three-Day Weeks and other Bizarre Adventures

Discovering Romani – a rich tapestry of history, traditions, enigma and culture

When I discovered Romani heritage in my family tree, naturally I had to learn the language. What I didn’t realise then was how rich, expressive and complex the Romani language … Continue reading Discovering Romani – a rich tapestry of history, traditions, enigma and culture