Articles, tagged with "coat of arms", page 1

What are four sacred animals of Vietnam?

The traditional Coat of Arms consisted of a shield or banner or varied forms, having the stylistic representation of a dragon, a legendary and totemic animal of multiple symbolic significance. Also included on the Coat of Arms were the unicorn, tortoise a... Read >
Author: vietnamheritagetravel

Humor in Tapestries

We often wonder what our ancestors were like. Where the people of the middle ages of the 14th century bogged down in plague, famine, wars and survival? What were the people of 17th and 18th century Europe like? Where they forever fighting wars, or amusing... Read >
Author: Alla Marinow

Top Five Tourist Attractions In Stockholm

The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, is actually spread over a total of 14 islands so you are never far from the water's edge. Bridges unite the islands and there is a freshness and luster about the place never generally found in a city. Exploring its landsc... Read >
Author: MathieuQuintart

Why it is important to research a family coat of arms carefully

If you are planning on displaying a family crest or coat of arms in your home you need to be careful of how you research it. If you came from an English or Scottish family the main coat of arms was transferred down through the family. This exchange usuall... Read >
Author: Mark

My coat of arms has a cross on it. What does this mean?

Many people look at their family coat of arms and see that it is adorned by a cross. Crosses are a common theme that is repeated on many different coats of arms. While a cross often denotes that the bearer fought in the Crusades the exact type of cross ca... Read >
Author: Mark

How to Purchase a Scottish Title

The modern craze for genealogy has produced many people eager to establish their roots. People who find they have loved ones in a certain location frequently really feel a strange sense of attachment to the mother country, and this is as accurate for thos... Read >
Author: RonaldMartin

How to research your family tree and find your own coat of arms

Finding your family’s crest or coat of arms may seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be. The search for your family’s crest can often be very entertaining as you discover colorful stories from your genealogical past. Even a coat of arms itself may have an... Read >
Author: Mark

Gift ideas that show your family pride

Finding out as much about your heritage and family history can be fun and exciting. One thing that many people search for when they begin doing this research is which crest or coat of arms they can display or wear with pride. This is not always as straigh... Read >
Author: Mark

Antique Silver, Buy Family Silver Antiques & Antique Silverware : My Family Silver

Jewelry has been used by women and men for wealth storage as well as for personal adornment for tens of thousands of years. Heraldic jewelry, such as the family crest ring, has roots squarely grounded centuries ago, in the Middle Ages. In those long-ago t... Read >
Author: KiethPetersen

How to understand a family coat of arms

While it can be fun to look at a family crest or coat of arms, it may not mean as much if you do not know what the different components mean. While the actual look of a seal or coat of arms may vary quite a bit from family to family or even from country t... Read >
Author: Mark

How to display your family crest with pride

As interest in genealogy and family history becomes more common, it is no wonder that the level of interest in family crests or coats of arms is also increasing. While it can be enthralling to look at a certificate that shows your coat of arms and explain... Read >
Author: Mark

The role of colors in a family crest

Many people look at a family crest or coat of arms and do not realize that each element has an individual meaning. The patterns, the shape and even the color of the different elements contribute to telling a story about the individual to whom the crest wa... Read >
Author: Mark

Why Genealogy and Family Crests continue to be popular throughout the years

Although many people seem to be abandoning family traditions, research into family histories and their display continue to be popular pastimes for many people. Because of this, companies are offering a range of services including looking into family roots... Read >
Author: Mark

Find creative ways to display your family lineage and history

An increasing number of people are researching their family history. Genealogy websites are becoming more and more popular and, as a result, a large number of people are finding out that they have a coat of arms in their background. These same individuals... Read >
Author: Mark

Coats of Arms: Historic Symbols that are still Popular Today

While many family traditions and elements of history have fallen by the wayside, there is one practice that is still popular today. Many people are choosing to purchase and display a coat of arms or crest that was used to identify members of a particular ... Read >
Author: Mark

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