There are many flags that can be classified beyond their country of origin. This is where to find them.
My girlfriend and I spent four days in Washington D.C. last week. One of the highlights of the trip for me (and even for my non-flag nerd girlfriend) was seeing the Star Spangled Banner, the very flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the American national anthem during the Battle of Baltimore. Tensions between America … More Star Spangled Banner
While the flag of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the Libyan socialist state under the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, looks like it was designed by 5 year old with one crayon, it is actually full of details and historical significance. One can even follow a trail between all of the details. It is likely that Gaddafi chose … More Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Flag
Colonel Christopher Gadsden created the flag in 1775 for then commander-in-chief of the Continental Navy Commodore Esek Hopkins to fly on his flagship. Before getting any deeper into the history of the Gadsden flag, we’ll take a look at the symbolism of the rattlesnake in colonial America. Prior to and during the revolution, the eastern … More Gadsden Flag
I chose to do this flag today because it cannot be denied that this is a historic day (this was originally written for Facebook on June 26, 2015 when the Supreme Court ruled that gay marriage is a right nation-wide), regardless of one’s opinion on the matter. Now, on to the FUN FLAG FACTS! Commonly known as … More Gay Pride Flag
Fun Flag Facts 