Noticias

5 National Flags With Animals on Them — and the...

A bird-of-paradise, a serpent-eating eagle, a sword-wielding lion, a thunder dragon and Saladin's eagle: five flags where an animal carries the whole national story.

12 Countries Celebrating Their National Day in ...

From Nigeria and Cyprus on October 1 to Turkey on October 29, here are 12 countries with a national day in October — and the story behind each date.

The Secret History Behind the Faroe Islands Flag

Designed by students far from home, recognized in wartime, and finally official in 1948 — the real story behind the Faroese flag.

The Secret History Behind Bhutan's Flag

The Land of the Thunder Dragon — the real story behind Bhutan's flag and the Druk that guards it.

The Secret History Behind the Maldives Flag

A small island nation's declaration in three colors — the real story behind the Maldives flag.

The Secret History Behind Greenland's Flag

Built from light, snow, and sea — the real story behind Greenland's flag, Erfalasorput.