We encounter symbols constantly—in road signs, packaging, technology, clothing, and even gestures. While many seem obvious at first glance, some carry hidden meanings rooted in history, religion, ...

The peace sign originated as a symbol used by the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War (DAC). An artist, Gerald Holtom, was on the groups’ board, and as a well-known designer, ...

Then there is the case of the peace sign. Originally devised in the late 1950s by the activist and designer Gerald Holtom as a symbol for the British antinuclear proliferation movement, the ...

It is a symbol of peace.” On Saturday, practicing Hindus will continue their Diwali celebrations, heralding the start of a new year in the Hindu calendar on the biggest day of the five-day ...

A brief history of the peace symbol - from its design in 1958 to now. BBC Homepage. ... Video, 00:01:55 The sign that stands for global peace. Published. 22 August 2024. 1:55. Up Next.

Nowadays, people who hold up the V or peace sign don't tend to do so for political reasons. But how did it become more mainstream? One theory behind the worldwide popularity of the symbol takes us ...