Emblem Journal

The Secret History Behind Madagascar's Flag

Two very different histories, united in one flag — the real story behind Madagascar's flag.

The Secret History Behind Madagascar's Flag

Two very different histories, united in one flag — the real story behind Madagascar's flag.

The Secret History Behind Mongolia's Flag

A symbol created by a monk in the 1600s, centuries before the modern country existed — the real story behind Mongolia's flag.

The Secret History Behind Mongolia's Flag

A symbol created by a monk in the 1600s, centuries before the modern country existed — the real story behind Mongolia's flag.

The Secret History Behind Namibia's Flag

A flag and a nation, born on the exact same day — the real story behind Namibia's flag.

The Secret History Behind Namibia's Flag

A flag and a nation, born on the exact same day — the real story behind Namibia's flag.

The Secret History Behind New Zealand's Flag

Four red stars visible only from below the equator — the real story behind New Zealand's flag.

The Secret History Behind New Zealand's Flag

Four red stars visible only from below the equator — the real story behind New Zealand's flag.

The Secret History Behind Sri Lanka's Flag

A sword-wielding lion from an ancient founding legend — the real story behind Sri Lanka's flag.

The Secret History Behind Sri Lanka's Flag

A sword-wielding lion from an ancient founding legend — the real story behind Sri Lanka's flag.

The Secret History Behind Papua New Guinea's Flag

Designed by a fifteen-year-old girl who won a national contest — the real story behind Papua New Guinea's flag.

The Secret History Behind Papua New Guinea's Flag

Designed by a fifteen-year-old girl who won a national contest — the real story behind Papua New Guinea's flag.