Thailand has designated a mythical creature as its national symbol to promote the nation's history, culture and creative economy. On Tuesday, government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek announced that ...

Every national flag tells a story. Stitched into the colors, symbols, and patterns of these rectangular pieces of cloth are centuries of history, sacrifice, cultural identity, and national aspiration.

In the bedroom of the Betsy Ross House, a reconstruction of where the upholsterer worked on her most famous commission, a long flag with a circle of 13 stars hangs over a Chippendale side chair and ...

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for example, is the ...

Photo via Toucan Rescue Ranch. The two- and three-toed sloth have officially become national symbols of Costa Rica after a unanimous vote by lawmakers and a signature from President Carlos Alvarado.