Unfurled: The Story of Our Flags
Unfurled: The Story of Our Flags

Unfurled: The Story of Our Flags

Austin Riley Miller

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Where do flags come from? What makes a good flag? How do flags affect our society? On Unfurled: The Story of Our Flags we set out to answer just those questions. Each episode we will dive into the interesting and often overlooked world of flags. The stories and lore behind humankind's flags may just surprise you. This podcast is being produced by Austin Riley Miller as a part of his undergraduate senior project.

Recent Episodes

Episode 6: Where Will Flags Go?
NOV 17, 2020
Episode 6: Where Will Flags Go?
Flags have evolved a lot through history. Their use has changed slightly and continues to change little by little even today. But where will flags go in the future? That's the question I ask and discuss; but, the answer can be elusive.
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21 MIN
Episode 5: How We Use Our Flags
NOV 16, 2020
Episode 5: How We Use Our Flags
Flags are not used in today's world the same way they were used in centuries past. Today I explore the interesting ways we use our flags, and some of the laws that govern how some flags are meant to be used.
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32 MIN
Episode 4: Political Flags
NOV 13, 2020
Episode 4: Political Flags
Flags typically represent countries and states. But others represent different organizations such as sports teams and businesses. Today, I dive into the realm of political flags and the way they affect society. 
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37 MIN
Episode 3: Seals on Bedsheets
OCT 26, 2020
Episode 3: Seals on Bedsheets
Most national flags are well designed. Most state flags in the U.S. are not. This week I am joined by a guest who will help me explain just why that is, as well as to name a few exceptional flags that stick out.
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22 MIN
Episode 2: Of Reds, Whites, And Blues
OCT 16, 2020
Episode 2: Of Reds, Whites, And Blues
Some flags have lasted hundreds of years unchanged, and some flags are meant to grow with the country they represent. Today I dive into the history of two of the most well known flags: The Union Jack, and the Stars and Stripes.
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20 MIN