Flag of the United Kingdom: Union Jack/Union Flag
The flag of the United Kingdom, commonly known as the Union Jack or Union Flag, is arguably one of the most recognizable flags in the world. […]
Flag Families
There are many groups of flags that share a lineage or design feature. Here is where you can find flags associated with some of the more notable flag families.
Flag of Russia: Dutch inspiration
For many people reading this article, the flag of Russia may seem like a new design crafted after the fall of the Soviet Union. In […]
Flag of Uganda: Ornithological influence
Ornithological influence Despite being relatively young, the flag of Uganda is a unique and striking design that holds its own against some of the classic […]
Flag of Ireland: A gift from France
Today, nothing seems more Irish than green and orange. But this wasn’t always the case. In fact, the flag of Ireland could be considered its […]
Flag of Latvia: A return from exile
There’s more than meets the eye with the flag of Latvia. What looks like a simple triband flag is actually quite a unique design with […]
Flag of the Isle of Man: Mystery of the triskele
In the grand scheme of history, the concept of a national flag as we know it is relatively new. By the time that most countries […]
Flag of Hong Kong: One country, two systems
Hong Kong is a very interesting place for many reasons. It operates almost completely autonomously as a capitalist state even though it is a part […]
Flag of Sri Lanka: Royal outcast
While the flag of Sri Lanka didn’t officially exist until 1815, its roots – the lion imagery – are some of the oldest in the vexillological […]
Flag of Germany: A renewed pride
Germany is a world leader in many categories, such as finance, manufacturing, and sports (Mia san mia!). However, this has not always been true, as […]
Ensigns, jacks, and more: A primer on maritime flags
Flags and boats have had a close relationship for several centuries. At sea, flags have many uses, from communication to identification, even threatening others. In […]