Shunned History | Separatism Throughout History | Episode 15 | The Gaze

#thegaze #history #separatism "Shunned History" is all about digging into the hidden corners of political history around the globe. Ever been curious about why certain events went down the way they did? Who had a stake in the game? And what unfolded afterward? Well, tune in and get ready to uncover the truth! In today's episode, our host David Walker will tell us about separatism. How and why do separatist movements arise? What reasons might lead a region or group to seek separation from their native country? What are the social, economic, and political consequences of separatism? And what measures can governments take to prevent separatist conflicts? Today, we are discussing separatism in the modern world and its history. 00:00 Intro 01:00 How did the term "separatism" appear? 03:26 The Reconquista 12:57 Scotland's independence 15:51 Separatism in France 18:28 The issue of separatism in Turkey 21:04 Referendums in Quebec 23:42 Separatism in Russia 29:15 Outro