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:Wildfires Rage in Britain After Record TemperaturesNepal Helicopter Crash Kills 7, Including Tourism MinisterCardinal George Pell Sent to Jail to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse ConvictionTrump Meets Kim Jong-un to Start Summit TalksMichael Cohen, Donald Trump, Pakistan: Your Wednesday Briefing28 Women Dragging Suitcases March for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland