History Extra podcast Lines on a map: borders that shaped world history
Aug 11, 2024
Paul Bloomfield, an author specializing in the historical implications of borders, discusses the profound impact of borders on identity and conflict. He delves into the arbitrary nature of these lines, particularly in the Europe-Asia divide. The conversation spans the evolution of borders from tribal to modern nation-states and examines colonial influences on straight borders in Africa and North America. Bloomfield highlights the fluidity of borders and their connection to national identity, revealing the lasting consequences of these divisions on individual lives.
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