For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the news. What does its history tell us? Although centuries old, the Union flag – ...

It was never the official flag of the Confederacy. But the Confederate flag has since been claimed by white supremacists and mythologized by others as an emblem of a rebellious Southern heritage.

Every year in June, rainbow flags emerge on the façades of homes and businesses to celebrate Pride. The market for rainbow party favors and rainbow novelty clothing booms. In the other months of the ...

The rainbow flag, which has become a universal symbol of hope for LGBTQ people around the world, first flew in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza for Gay Pride Day, on June 25, 1978. It had eight ...

In celebration of Flag Day, I'm exploring the colorful history of the American flag, starting way back from before even the Declaration of Independence. This is widely considered the first flag of the ...

When America was attacked on September 11, 2001, one of the most iconic images to emerge from the rubble of the Twin Towers in New York City was the photo of fireman raising an American flag at the ...

The U.S. flag was adopted on this day in history, June 14, 1777 — a day that would become known as "Flag Day" more than a century later. A symbol of freedom to many throughout history, the American ...

Founded on November 21, 1789, North Carolina was one of the US's thirteen original colonies. Its rich history at the beginning of American history makes it a core part of our nation, and it's seen ...

Flag Day, observed annually on June 14, marks the day that the design of the U.S. national flag—once named "Old Glory"—was approved by Congress in 1777. The day sees flags and other symbols of ...

The Betsy Ross flag was an early design of the U.S. flag. It featured 13 stars, instead of the 50 seen in the current version of the flag, along with the white and red stripes. The exact origins of ...

In the LGBTQ+ community, there are many flags that signify pride. From the Rainbow Pride Flag to the individual sexual orientation Pride flags, there are various and unique symbols representing the ...