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A clean flag with bold red, white, and blue stars and stripes in a simple, geometric design

May 16, 2025
LostFlags
Vexillology Vault

What Makes a Flag Memorable? A Look at Simplicity in Design

Can you draw the flag of Chicago from memory? What about Milwaukee’s? The stark contrast in recall highlights a key truth: memorable flag design relies on simplicity. Chicago’s flag—with...

May 16, 2025
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Forgotten Countries

The Forgotten Flag of Prussia: Black, White, and Power

The Prussian flag, with its bold black and white colors, represents more than just a piece of fabric. It embodies the determination of a kingdom that transformed from a...

A display of historic flags with bold geometric patterns and vibrant colors, showcased like artifacts in a museum setting

May 16, 2025
LostFlags
Vexillology Vault

The Evolution of Flag Design: A Vexillologist’s Guide to Lost Banners

Before flags became the logos of nations, they served as powerful symbols in battle. These colorful pieces of fabric have played a key role in the evolution of flag...

A vibrant collage of fluttering national and historical flags

May 16, 2025
LostFlags
Vexillology Vault

How to Read a Flag: Colors, Shapes, and Hidden Meanings

Have you ever wondered why pirates chose the skull and crossbones, or what makes the Japanese flag’s red circle so powerful? Learning how to read a flag reveals these...

A worn, tattered flag on a pole representing forgotten flags

May 13, 2025
LostFlags
Forgotten Countries

What Makes a Flag Forgotten? The Rise and Fall of National Symbols

In 1990, East Germany’s iconic hammer-and-compass flag vanished from the skyline. Within months, every official building stripped away this powerful symbol of socialist rule, replacing it with the black,...