The complicated history of Northern Ireland is hotly contested. The bloody 30year 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 fourpart 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:    • Why the Troubles started in Northern ...  
Episode 2 Escalation:    • How the Troubles became a bloody war  
Episode 3 Division:    • Living through the Troubles in Northe...  
Episode 4 Peace:    • How do you end a 30year war?  
Behind the scenes of our exhibition    • Designing the Troubles exhibition at ...  

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/norther...

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

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