Why the Troubles started in Northern Ireland

The complicated history of Northern Ireland is hotly contested. The bloody 30-year conflict known as the Troubles caused thousands of deaths, with deep divisions across Northern Ireland, and the situation remains highly divisive to this day. This four-part series will examine the entire history of the Troubles, from the causes of the conflict to the long and difficult peace negotiations. In this first episode, we take an in depth look at the origin of the Troubles. Though the conflict began in earnest in 1969, the divisions that caused it can be traced back centuries.

Watch the rest of our Troubles series:
Episode 1 - Origins: https://youtu.be/IHLYeBtGvOg
Episode 2 - Escalation: https://youtu.be/fGo17SIvMRM
Episode 3 - Division: https://youtu.be/NNmcRoNMC5E
Episode 4 - Peace: https://youtu.be/F5RlWxirYYM
Behind the scenes of our exhibition - https://youtu.be/l5szVTilBEo

IWM's free exhibition 'Northern Ireland: Living with the Troubles' opens at IWM North on 22 March 2024. Plan your visit: https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/northern-ireland-living-with-the-troubles-iwm-north

Explore and licence the film clips used in this video from IWM Film: https://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/mycollections/index/3353

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