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:‘We Were Dying in There’: Thousands of Syrians Flee Rebel EnclaveAdding Insult to Injury, British Royal Family to Boycott World Cup in RussiaRussia, Trudeau, Florida: Your Thursday Evening BriefingNew Zealand to Investigate Decade-Old Poisoning ClaimWary of China, Europe and Others Push Back on Foreign TakeoversKilling of Rio de Janeiro Councilwoman Critical of Police Rattles Brazil