Once the powerful logo of nuclear disarmament, the peace sign became so overused it lost its edge.Credit...Photo Illustration for The New York Times Supported by By Michael Rock Michael Rock is a ...

It originated from flag signals meaning nuclear disarmament. Today, activists, artists, and even kids use the peace sign, and it sends a powerful message. The peace symbol dates back more than ...

This article is a preview of The Tech Friend newsletter. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. You might know it as the “V for victory” or the peace sign. Whatever you ...

Today it means peace, but the iconic two-finger gesture has a much deeper and more surprising story. From World War victories to counterculture movements, discover how this simple sign transformed ...