Many nations have official second flags—used by the military, at sea, or in rare formal settings. In this video, we reveal the lesser-known symbols that fly alongside the main banners, ...

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

Discover the hidden meanings behind 7 famous flags. From the symbolism of red to the significance of stars and circles, each ...

But some countries take a different approach. Among the world’s nearly 200 nations, only one has chosen to display a modern assault rifle, the AK-47 , on its flag. Another has the rifle embedded ...

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent. Advertisement ...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have showcased quite a bit of the red, white and blue colors that many of the national flags have. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please ...