Cinco de Mayo, translated from Spanish for “fifth of May,” is celebrated predominantly in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in Puebla. It is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, as well as commemorating the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla. The Battle of Puebla... Read more
A look into the Brazilian flag and the history behind its unique design and colors, plus other interesting flag facts. There are approximately 195 independent countries in the world, each with their own unique flag. Here, we take a deeper look into the Brazilian flag and the history behind its... Read more
The Australian Flag was officially adopted on September 3, 1901. The Australian flag design features a noticeable symbol, the Union Jack, in the top left quadrant of the flag. The Union Jack on the Australian flag represents Australia’s history as a British colony. Underneath the Union Jack is the Commonwealth... Read more
Countries use various flag design principles when designing their national flag. Many countries look to create unique flag designs, while some flags look similar to other national flags. The American Kennel Club recently posted pictures of dogs wearing American flag clothing which made us wonder – which flags feature animals... Read more
Not every flag needs to be on a flag pole. When you walk through the streets of your city, you may find that a scene may look oddly familiar. Or perhaps you want to show off your national pride, so you find make your own flag-based piece of art. This... Read more
The French flag, also known as the tricolor flag, was first adopted in 1794. The French flag features three equally sized vertical stripes of blue, white and red. Red and blue were the official colors of the Paris Militia during the French Revolution, and then white was added because it... Read more
The Chinese flag is a simple flag but it is also one of the most famous flags. This is largely due to the country’s population and its superpower status among the countries of the world. The Chinese flag design features a red background with 1 large star that is partially... Read more
The Cuban flag was officially adopted in 1848; however, it underwent various changes before settling on its current design in 1906. The Cuban flag design is made up of alternating blue and white stripes with a white star located inside a red triangle. The red triangle and white star are... Read more
Who has heard of a micro nation? Have you ever visited the country of Molossia? We assume your answers are no, and no. A micro nation is defined as a small, self-declared nation that exists within larger nations. They print their own stamps, fly their own flags, have their own... Read more
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world with an estimated height of 29,000 feet at its peak. The mountain is located in the Himalayan Mountains near the Nepal-Tibet-China border; however, it attracts thrill seekers and sports enthusiasts from around the world. Climbing the mountain is said to be... Read more