by billy | Jun 18, 2019 | Flags in Media
The Great Dictator was a 1940 satire film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. He plays the fascist leader of a fictional totalitarian state called Tomania. This country is a clear parody of Nazi Germany, which at the time was instigating the Second World War....
by billy | May 23, 2019 | Flags in Media
Starship Troopers is a science fiction action film where human soldiers wage war against alien arachnids. Throughout the movie, viewers get to see pieces of propaganda which advertise the importance of enlisting in the armed forces to fight this extraterrestrial...
by billy | Apr 25, 2019 | Iconic Flags
The Jolly Roger is one of the most iconic flags of all time. It was used during the Golden Age of Piracy to signal a pirate ship’s intention to attack. Civilian vessels would live in fear of seeing this banner as it could mean conflict and possible death for the...
by billy | Mar 18, 2019 | Iconic Flags
The Royal Standards of the United Kingdom are used by the reigning British royal family to signify their sovereignty. There are actually two versions of this banner currently being used. One is for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Britain’s various overseas...
by billy | Feb 13, 2019 | Flags in General
Throughout the world, many music festivals celebrate a wide variety of popular genres. In the UK, perhaps the most famous example is the Glastonbury Festival. This is a five-day event which gets international media coverage. When the different acts are broadcast on...