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@Mictorrani · 2 years ago
Quizzes & Puzzles 13
Some new problems with which to exercise the brain. But first a look at answers and solutions to Quizzes & Puzzles 12 . New problems below the image (cartoon). Answer to Quiz 12:1 Which is the ol...
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@Mictorrani · 2 years ago
Quizzes & Puzzles 12
Some new problems with which to exercise the brain. But first a look at answers and solutions to Quizzes & Puzzles 11 . New problems below the image (cartoon). Answer to Quiz 11:1 Countries someti...
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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago
Flags with Dragons
Essentially, there are three contemporary national flags depicting a dragon: Wales, Malta and Bhutan. We will also look at one historical flag, namely the one of Qing China (1889-1912). Wales The f...
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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago
Muslim & Arab Flags and their Symbolism
As I mentioned in a previous article, strictly it is haram (forbidden) with a symbol of Islam. That doesn't mean that Muslim countries must not have symbols, although the Islamic view has influenced...
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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago
The Eagle as an Heraldic Symbol of Empire
A single eagle, single-headed or double-headed, turns up in the symbology of empires throughout history. As a symbol of a ruler, we find eagles in the Antiquities. For the Greeks it was a symbol of Z...
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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago
Nisshōki, Taegeukgi & the Nordic Cross
In this article, we will look at the symbols of the flags of Japan, Korea, and the Scandinavian countries. (As of images of flags below, a grey frame or background is not a part of the flag or flag...
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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago
The Star-And-Crescent - A Symbol for Islam?
Today, the star-and-crescent symbol, a symbol consisting of a star and a crescent in combination, is associated with Islam. While in some circles it is a symbol of Islam, analogous to the cross of C...
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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago
Vexillology & Heraldry
Recently I posted two articles here about symbols related to flags and heraldry: Fleur-de-lis & The Lily of Florence and La Tricolore: What is the Origin of Its Colours and Design? Since I will pu...
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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago
La Tricolore: What is the Origin of Its Colours and Design?
A common pattern of a large number of flags in the world is three coloured vertical or horizontal bands. Strictly, three bands are a revolutionary symbol, a symbol of republic, although there are exam...
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