National Identity is Made Up Nationality feels powerful, especially today. But the idea of identifying with millions of strangers just based on borders is relatively new. We explain why it was invented — and how it changed the world. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Pope Francis Voices ‘Deep Concern’ Over Trump Plan on Jerusalem2 Suspects Held in Plot to Kill the U.K. Prime MinisterTrump Plans to Formally Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s CapitalMalta Charges 3 Veteran Criminals in Journalist’s MurderVladimir Putin of Russia Confirms He’ll Run for President AgainIsraeli-Palestinian Reflexes Take Over in U.S. Embassy Dispute