Star Wars flags
While we know that the ancestors of flags are almost as old as civilization itself, legend has it that flags existed even longer ago… in […]
Other Flags
There are many flags that can be classified beyond their country of origin. This is where to find them.
Flags in Buddhism
Many often associate flags with nations and their subdivisions (states, provinces, etc.). However, their use is not limited to that. Flags come in all forms, […]
The myth and legend of Betsy Ross
There are certain facts and stories about historical figures that Americans have grown up with: George Washington cutting down his father’s cherry tree, Albert Einstein […]
America’s first “Stars and Stripes”
The first stars and stripes variant of the U.S. flag was approved on June 14 when the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution of […]
America’s first flag
The flag of the United States was created during a turbulent time in the country’s history. Combined with the fact that it’s meant to evolve […]
Do the North and South Poles have flags?
Do the North and South Poles have flags? In both cases, the short answer is “kind of.” Here are the long answers: North Pole A […]
World’s Weirdest Flags (Part 1)
With more than 200 sovereign countries (most of which have subdivisions such as states, provinces, oblasts, etc.) and an estimated two million cities and towns, […]
The Ground Zero flag: a national mystery
September 11, 2001 will forever be a day remembered by the United States and the world. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in terrorist attacks […]
Nepal: A “living fossil”
The flag of Nepal is arguably the most unique national flag in the world, being that it is the only non-rectangular national flag. With a […]
Pirate flags: the Jolly Roger and beyond
When you’re thinking about pirates (who doesn’t think about pirates?), odds are that you immediately think of a black flag with a skull and crossbones, […]