Unfurled: A Flags Podcast

Unfurled: A Flags Podcast The go-to podcast unfurling the stories behind the world's most iconic flags.

In recent flag news, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered American flags across the country to be flown at half-staff thi...
08/26/2026

In recent flag news, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered American flags across the country to be flown at half-staff this week in memory of the late country music superstar, philanthropist, and businesswoman Dolly Parton, who passed away yesterday.

It’s the flag that has changed the most out of any national banner in history.
08/19/2026

It’s the flag that has changed the most out of any national banner in history.

The national flag of the United States has undergone a rich history. It started with a Union Jack in the top left, then ...
08/11/2026

The national flag of the United States has undergone a rich history. It started with a Union Jack in the top left, then as the young nation grew, it was replaced by an ever-expanding constellation in a dark sky. Find out more here!

The main purpose of a flag is to represent something symbolically. Its colors and overall design should reflect on the c...
09/20/2025

The main purpose of a flag is to represent something symbolically. Its colors and overall design should reflect on the chief ideals of a country, state, or municipality. Here’s my idea for a flag representing Jefferson, Iowa. Stay tuned for more info on coming soon!

Ted Kaye’s “Good Flag, Bad Flag” mentions not having lettering or seals of any kind as one of the five basic principles ...
09/19/2025

Ted Kaye’s “Good Flag, Bad Flag” mentions not having lettering or seals of any kind as one of the five basic principles of flag design. Unfortunately, a lot of US state flags fail at this rule, with many of them placing the seal on a solid-colored field, sometimes with the state name inscribed beneath.

A few flags incorporate an area known as the “canton.” It’s the area of the flag in the upper hoist. If you’re from Aust...
09/18/2025

A few flags incorporate an area known as the “canton.” It’s the area of the flag in the upper hoist. If you’re from Australia, you might recall having the British flag in the canton of your own.

One of the main principles of good flag design is keeping your flag as simple as possible so a child can draw it from me...
09/17/2025

One of the main principles of good flag design is keeping your flag as simple as possible so a child can draw it from memory. A perfect example of this is the Japanese banner, which only uses two colors and a minimalist design with a red circle on a white field. If you have other simple flag designs in mind, let me know in the comments!

Want to know the difference between a tricolor and a triband?Tricolor - three stripes, horizontal or vertical, each of d...
09/16/2025

Want to know the difference between a tricolor and a triband?

Tricolor - three stripes, horizontal or vertical, each of different colors, such as 🇫🇷France and 🇩🇪Germany

Triband - Similar to a tricolor, but with the two end stripes being the same color. Examples are 🇨🇦Canada and 🇦🇷Argentina.

I will go into more detail with the release of episode 1!

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