The use of white cloth to signal a desire for peace or surrender dates back to ancient times. Roman historian Livy recorded ...

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

Pope Francis Waves a White Flag at Vladimir Putin In urging the victim to yield to the aggressor, he repudiates centuries of Catholic teaching. By George Weigel March 13, 2024 2:42 pm ET ...