What’s up with gold fringe on 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 […]
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 […]
World’s Weirdest Flags (Part 5): South America Special
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, […]
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, […]
World’s Weirdest Flags (Part 4)
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 American Flag: Post Revolutionary War to today
While the American flag’s foundation was laid during the American Revolutionary War, the country’s growth, vague laws, and new precedents allowed the flag to evolve […]
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 […]
World’s Weirdest Flags (Part 3)
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, […]