Who Are the Basques? History, Culture, and Language

Who are the Basques? My guest this week is Dr. Xabier Irujo. Dr. Irujo is the Director of the Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno where he is also a professor of genocide studies. Dr. Irju holds three master's degrees in linguistics, history, and philosophy and has two Ph.D.s in history and philosophy. He has published on issues related to Basque history and politics and has specialized in genocide studies with a focus on physical and cultural extermination. Dr. Irujo has authored more than 15 books and a number of journal articles and has received awards and honors at the national and international level. His recent books include Gernika: Genealogy of a Lie, Gernika 1937: The Market Day Massacre, and Legal History of the Basque Language.