There are many things that represent terror in history. When you see the Confederate flag, you are automatically brought back to the times of the racism that took ...

You may be familiar with the transgender flag, a five-striped flag consisting of the colors pink, blue, and white that is used by the trans community as a symbol of pride. But there is another ...

The symbol of a clenched, raised fist is ascendant among Black Lives Matter protesters, Antifa rioters and other political left-wingers. But critics of the symbol note its origin and long use with ...

Bob Wells is proud to fly a Confederate flag next to a Maryland one on the front yard of his Fallston home, where he has lived for two decades. “It’s just where I’m from. It represents my country, ...

Quick Take In 1975, Idaho codified the Appaloosa as the official state horse, tying a public symbol to Nez Perce endurance ...

The clenched fist has been closely tied to social tumult throughout history, yet the gesture's representation of strength and hope endures. Its message? We shall overcome. Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty ...

As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s dive into the backstory and symbolism of the Liberty Bell. Most folks don’t know the real story behind the Liberty Bell, which really was not famous at all ...

Pineapples were all the rage in the 1700s. The word "salary" is derived from the word "salt," which was once an emblem of social status. In Victorian England and Ireland, fake crumbly ruins called ...

Celtic symbols can be beautifully intricate and in some cases filled with intense mystery as to the various meanings behind them. The symbols held incredibly meaningful powers in the lives of those ...

Give Me a Sign examines the fascinating histories behind many of the symbols that instruct, protect, entertain, empower and connect people. Marking the 50th anniversary of the Symbol Sourcebook, this ...

If we threw out all the novels, poetry, music, and other kinds of art made by people with whom we disagreed politically, there wouldn’t be much left. Similarly, if we got rid of all the culture ...