Explore how symbols like stop signs, emojis, and flags gain meaning via shared belief, repetition, emotion, and authority in ...

A plane crash, an unusually named store, and a celebrated coin caught my attention this week. A common theme of these events was symbolism. This week, I reflect on symbols of peace, and symbols of war ...

Along with white dove and the V-sign, an olive branch is one of our most enduring symbols for peace. In fact, an Ancient Roman transported to the 21st century would instantly understand the meaning of ...

A simple origami crane has become one of the most recognised global symbols of peace, resilience, and remembrance, thanks to the moving story of a young Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki. Her ...