From ancient symbols to elements of the periodic table to hidden meanings, the context and meaning behind certain logos are ...

Brits excitedly packing their bags for a week or two in the sun in Spain next month should probably leave the sunglasses, sun cream and shorts and reach for their waterproof coats and gloves.

Symbols play a central role in the formation of national identity. Flags, anthems, and coats of arms are more than mere decorations; they serve as tangible representations of a nation’s shared past, ...