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 a galaxy far, far away. That’s right, there are flags in the Star Wars universe! And let me confess something: while I love flags (enough to start a flag website), I have … More Star Wars flags
Whether in an office, at a parade, in a government building, or any number of places, our American readers have probably seen an American or state flag with gold fringe or tassels. If you’ve read anything on our website, you know that almost every element of a flag has a purpose, meaning, and history behind it. … More What’s up with gold fringe on flags?
For many people reading this article, the Russian tricolor may seem like a new design crafted after the fall of the Soviet Union. In reality, it is among some of the oldest flag designs. The true origins of Russia’s white, red, and blue tricolor are a bit of a mystery. The flag was first hoisted in an official … More Russia and the Soviet Union
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 world is full of flags. A lot of them are wonderfully designed and even more are just plain bad. However, not all flags fall neatly on this spectrum. To put it plainly, there are a lot of … More World’s Weirdest Flags (Part 5): South America Special
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, from those representing Fortune 500 companies to local chapters of social clubs. Some flags even hold religious significance. One such religion where flags are revered is in the Buddhist faith. Flags can … More Flags in Buddhism
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