3 October, 2017 - 23:33 aprilholloway
10 Historic Reasons Catalonia is Fighting for Independence from Spain
On Sunday 1st October, a referendum for independence – deemed illegal by the Spanish government – was held in Catalonia, an autonomous Spanish region, with 90% of Catalans choosing independence from Spain. So what is at the root of this intense drive for separation? Putting modern political reasons aside for just a moment, let’s delve into Catalonia’s historic past to understand why many Catalans are adamant that they will one day achieve an independent state.
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/10-historic-reasons-catalonia-fighting-independence-spain-008896
