Y Ddraig Goch (The Red Dragon) has officially been the flag of Wales since 1959, though the principality being represented by a dragon dates back to 830. The Red Dragon itself can be dated back to the Roman occupation of Britain or Arthurian Legend. Merlin prophesied of a battle between a red and a white […]
Flag of Latvia: from the blood of heroes
It was 25 years ago this Friday (27th February) that Latvia re-adopted their current flag, the same one they’d used from the day the country declared its independence from Russia: 18th November 1918. But the story behind Latvia’s flag dates back over 700 years. Legend has it the leader of a Latvian tribe was killed […]
Flag of Gambia
The flag of Gambia celebrates its 50th anniversary on Wednesday 18 February. The date also marks the golden anniversary of Gambia’s independence from the United Kingdom. A blue stripe flows right through the centre of the flag, just as the river Gambia bisects the country. The red stripe symbolises the savannah and the sun. Given […]
Flag of Canada
Canada’s iconic Maple Leaf flag celebrates its golden jubilee this coming Sunday. It was officially unveiled on 15th February 1965 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, having been proclaimed as the new flag of Canada by the Queen just over two weeks before. It was the brainchild of George Stanley, a Dean of the Arts at […]
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