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88Heraldry - Find or Create Your Family Crest
Learn about Heraldry and how to find your family crest or coat of arms, or make your own!
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79Powers of the Crown – NyagaThanga - and the Kikuyu People
A crown is a traditional symbol worn as a headgear by the leading elder or deity of a society. Traditionally, a crown represents absolute power, legitimacy, victory, triumph, immortality, honour, glory and resurrection. Societies take crowns to be...
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79Origin of name. Where does the origin of my last name come from ?
My Surname Rutherford originates from Roxboroughshire in Scoltand
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77Heraldry in the United States
Although heraldry is unofficially practiced in the United States, it is important to understand and appreciate its traditions and customs. Doing so can bring meaning and richness to an otherwise empty pursuit. This essay should be helpful to any American interested in heraldry.
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77The Heraldry of the British Royal Family
Heraldry developed in medieval Europe, particularly England and France in the 12th and 13th centuries. As a result much of the language used in blazons is derived from old French (or Norman French as used in England at the time). Thus we have terms...
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75Royal Dynasties, Who's Next In Line? What it Means to be Royal in Modern Times
This article explains how royalty fascinates, how royal succession works and the different laws governing royal succession. It also explains Heraldry, and Chivalry.
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75Challenge Coins: From Medieval Coats of Arms to Modern Souvenirs
It is no doubt that everyone has not only heard about lapel pins, but also had them in hand. However, not many of us know that a kind of challenge coins was used in medieval times and even earlier. This article will tell about the origin of challenge coins and their role in today’s life.
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73Gift Ideas for Mature Teachers
Great special teacher gift ideas for mature teachers. Let your teacher know how grateful you are with a classy thank you teacher gift.
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72The Meaning of the Fleur-de-Lis Symbol
Have you ever seen a fleur-de-lis and wondered what it represented? Read on to find out.
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69What does your name mean?
Have you ever wondered where your name came from? Why was it considered a name? What is the origin of my name? When did it first appear in registrys, the Book of Heraldry? What does my name mean? Well, to...
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