Before Mesopotamian people invented writing, they used cylinder seals to press patterns into wet clay – and some of the ...

The drying symbol on your clothing tag, which looks like a square, is crucial if you want to know the best way to dry your ...

Researchers investigating how the first writing arose identified the motifs on preliterate "cylinder seals" used in the trade ...

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Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1074 Superman's "S" symbol is an iconic feature of his design, and it's now been given a ...

Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.

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The story of the Republican elephant’s origin is also connected to Nast’s artistry. While the elephant had appeared in Civil ...

Police department uses social media to address residents concerned about seeing the Nazi-appropriated symbol in town as Hindu celebration gets underway.

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they ...

The collection of symbols printed on every clothing label could mean the difference between years of happy wearing and a ...

The symbols tied to the Republican and Democratic parties (the elephant and donkey) have actually been around for more than 100 years.