Noticias

Filipino American History Month: Why October Ho...

Filipino sailors landed in California in 1587, long before the U.S. existed. The real story behind Filipino American History Month.

Leif Erikson Day: The Ship That Brought Norway ...

October 9 honors a Viking explorer, but the date comes from a small sloop. The real story behind Leif Erikson Day.

German-American Day: The 1683 Voyage That Found...

Every October 6, the U.S. honors 13 families from Krefeld who founded Germantown in 1683. The real story behind German-American Day.

The Secret History Behind the Czech Flag

A blue triangle was added in 1920 so it would not be confused with Poland's. The real story behind the Czech flag.

The Secret History Behind Ghana's Flag

Designed by a 34-year-old teacher, it started a Pan-African tradition. The real story behind Ghana's flag.

The Secret History Behind Jamaica's Flag

A competition with 368 entries and no winner. The real story behind Jamaica's black, green and gold.