Europe's Phantom Borders (& How They're STILL Relevant Today)

General Knowledge May 28, 2025
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Get your own wood wall map with a 15% discount at https://enjoythewood.com/discount/GK15 ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Poland's 2025 Electoral Map 00:30 Europe's Phantom Borders 01:15 What Is A Phantom Border? 02:34 Poland (Old Imperial Borders) 03:57 Romania (Transylvania) 05:43 Germany (East vs West) 07:02 Italy (North vs South) 08:11 Belgium (Flanders vs Wallonia) 09:26 Patreon Credits 10:22 Enjoy The Wood Wall Maps In this video I explore the fascinating world of phantom borders—invisible lines from Europe’s past that still shape how people vote, live, and think today. Starting with a recent electoral map of Poland, I show how old imperial borders from over a century ago still influence modern politics. We dive into similar cases in Romania, Germany, Italy, and Belgium, where historical divisions—like the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the Berlin Wall—continue to show up in voting patterns, economic development, and cultural attitudes. From East vs. West Germany to North vs. South Italy, these ghost borders reveal how history never really goes away. Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: [email protected] #GeneralKnowledge

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