Denmark's flag, known as the Dannebrog, is recognised as the oldest national flag in continuous use. According to legend, the ...

Every flag has a history. And the story of the Palestinian Arab flag holds some surprises which just might make its bearers think twice. Op-ed. Michel Gurfinkiel Oct 8, 2024, 8:30 AM (GMT+3) ...

The 14 red-and-white stripes as well as the 14 arms in the star represent the 13 member states and the federal district of Kuala Lumpur — signifying their equality in status. While the crescent ...

In the late 1890s, Gov. Francis P. Fleming said a red cross be added to reduce the older flag’s appearance, which was simply white with the seal, to a flag of surrender.

Many symbols of the Confederacy — including statues, names, and flags — have been removed from public places nationwide. Still, many state flags to this day contain such divisive symbols ...

Turkey's celestial moniker borrows from the elements of their national flag: a white crescent and star on a red background – originally dating back to the flag of the ancient Ottoman Empire.

For 39 years, the Confederate battle flag — an instantly recognizable blue “X,” bedecked with white stars, against a red background — flew atop the Capitol dome in Columbia, South Carolina.

For 39 years, the Confederate battle flag — an instantly recognizable blue "X," bedecked with white stars, against a red background — flew atop the Capitol dome in Columbia, South Carolina.

Origin of the emblems The red cross emblem was adopted under the original Geneva Convention of 1864. It’s an inversion of the Swiss flag (a white cross on a red background). This recognises the ...

The colors of Colorado's state flag represent the environmental features of the state. The white symbolizes the snowy mountains, gold for sunshine, red for the state's soil and blue for the sky ...