Emblem Journal

The Secret History Behind Colombia's Flag

The only country in South America touching two oceans — the real story behind Colombia's flag.

The Secret History Behind Colombia's Flag

The only country in South America touching two oceans — the real story behind Colombia's flag.

The Secret History Behind Peru's Flag

Legend says a general saw red and white flamingos over the coast and took it as a sign — the real story behind Peru's flag.

The Secret History Behind Peru's Flag

Legend says a general saw red and white flamingos over the coast and took it as a sign — the real story behind Peru's flag.

The Secret History Behind Chile's Flag

A single star, stretched the length of a continent — the real story behind Chile's flag.

The Secret History Behind Chile's Flag

A single star, stretched the length of a continent — the real story behind Chile's flag.

The Secret History Behind Cambodia's Flag

The only national flag in the world with a building on it — the real story behind Cambodia's flag and Angkor Wat.

The Secret History Behind Cambodia's Flag

The only national flag in the world with a building on it — the real story behind Cambodia's flag and Angkor Wat.

The Secret History Behind Vietnam's Flag

Every point on the star stands for a piece of the nation — the real story behind Vietnam's flag.

The Secret History Behind Vietnam's Flag

Every point on the star stands for a piece of the nation — the real story behind Vietnam's flag.

The Secret History Behind Spain's Flag

A king picked red and gold so his ships could be seen from miles away — the real story behind Spain's flag.

The Secret History Behind Spain's Flag

A king picked red and gold so his ships could be seen from miles away — the real story behind Spain's flag.