Symbols have distinguished friend from foe in warfare throughout recorded history. Organizations of the United States Air Force, like other military organizations, employ heraldic emblems as a ...

From twisted knots to coats of arms, how mythical shapes and heraldry are turning up in modern homes. What does it all mean, asks Clare Dowdy. Steeped in history, ancient symbols are a rich seam ...

The graffiti takes on many different forms including religious and heraldic symbols, gaming boards, design drawings and curses. "You get graffiti made by priests.

Heraldry was once used to tell armies apart on the battlefield. Today's modern re-enactments of medieval battles follow a rich European tradition — with a twist.

Cheesman can see the appeal of Medieval heraldry for contemporary designers. “Particularly in its geometric vein, it looks almost op-arty,” he says, referring to optical art, an artistic style ...