Flags signaled other units in battle, but were also a tangible manifestation of the beliefs and spirit of a group of people. As such, flags were protected to the point of injury or death. Men in ...
Flags originated on battlefields as a means of identification and hierarchy. Over the years, they have evolved to incorporate symbols significant to the countries they represent. Click through as ...
Thus, red also signified proximity to the royal court, wealth and power. A white eagle on a red background was also present on heraldic flags. The symbol of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a ...
It has also been claimed that Glyndwr hoped to demonstrate his lineage from the princes of Gwynedd, whose flag in the 13th century ... on a red background. The banner of has enjoyed a resurgence ...
A boat bearing swastika symbols and Donald Trump flags was hosed down after trying to join a Trump boat parade in Jupiter, Florida. The boat was photographed attempting to take part in the parade ...
An anti-Israel TikToker vandalized a display of flags at a Greek restaurant in New Jersey, declaring ‘Free Palestine, b----!’ until workers let her know they were Greek flags, not Israeli flags.
A false flag is a political or military action carried out with the intention of blaming an opponent for it. Nations have often done this by staging a real or simulated attack on their own side ...
A rumor circulating online in late October 2024 claimed that American flags were not visible at a rally supporting U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign. One user responded ...
An anti-Zionist TikToker apologized for ripping down Greek flags at a restaurant, having mistaken them for Israeli flags. The TikTok user “Ambamelia” posted a video of her tearing down strings ...
There is no evidence that the state of Texas has declared bringing Pride flags to school classrooms a crime, as has been suggested by social media posts sharing a headline from a satirical website.
Six Flags is building on its annual ‘Fear is Waiting’ campaign With Halloween around the corner, brands across the globe have unleashed spine-chilling spots designed to frighten and delight ...