Crusader1307 302 Posted November 9, 2016 "Nothing More To Be Said............" 4 Ego Sum Re Historica Meritissimus https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/quiz https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/thru-ages/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathew Steel 151 Posted November 10, 2016 I don't know what your political stance was, but I do hope you're doing well! I feel like the US has been divided by the result. I personally, have stayed out of the US election, this one in particular was too controversial for me to post any opinion. Again, hope you're well! 1 "Gofyn wyf am galon hapus, calon onest, calon l?n." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader1307 302 Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks Matthew, the Political "Opinion" posted is about as much as I want to go as well. I guess we (in America), will have to "wait" and see. 0 Ego Sum Re Historica Meritissimus https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/quiz https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/thru-ages/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathew Steel 151 Posted November 11, 2016 I have to ask, excuse my ignorance, what's the significance of the flag at half mast? Google couldn't help me...Thank you!?:) 0 "Gofyn wyf am galon hapus, calon onest, calon l?n." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader1307 302 Posted November 11, 2016 Two meanings. First, it is symbolic of Country honoring fallen Heroes or persons of significance. The practice goes back to the 17th Century in most Countries.Second, it can also be used to signify surrender. This practice is debated as coming from the 18th/19th Century. 0 Ego Sum Re Historica Meritissimus https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/quiz https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/thru-ages/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathew Steel 151 Posted November 11, 2016 Ahh! Now I see the symbolism of it here..Thank you for the explanation! 0 "Gofyn wyf am galon hapus, calon onest, calon l?n." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader1307 302 Posted November 12, 2016 Anytime, young Sire! 0 Ego Sum Re Historica Meritissimus https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/quiz https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/thru-ages/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EaglePrince 233 Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) I have to ask, excuse my ignorance, what's the significance of the flag at half mast? Google couldn't help me...Thank you!?:)I see that Crusader already gave the answer, but I just wanted to add that in Serbia our flag is at half mast on a day of mourning. I believe it's similar or the same in the rest of the world. :) Another fact - you don't actually rise the flag at half mast. You rise it to the top, and then you slowly lower it at half mast. I have heard that they did it for the first time on an English ship which in 17th century which traveled to Canada. On their voyage the captain died, and when they returned to England they had their flag like this. Another interesting fact when it comes to history of USA and Serbia, and flag. In 1818. after the WWI the flag of Serbia was hang (please correct me, I'm almost sure that "hang" isn't the right verb :( ) in the USA to honor our fight for freedom against Autro-Hungaria and their allies. As far as I know, the only other flag which was hang next to the American one in the USA was the French flag. In both cases the flags were hang in all American institutions. People nowadays mostly connect us with Russia, while many consider USA, France, and UK as our traditional allies. Oh, and about the election, maybe this guy has the point. :)http://9gag.com/gag/a2d4Awd Edited November 12, 2016 by EaglePrince 1 Stronghold Crusader faces and shields Stronghold Europe website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader1307 302 Posted November 12, 2016 Correct on all counts, Eagle. But the plural is "hung", although a Vexologist (Flag Expert) will say "flown" at half-staff (on land), and half-Mast ?(at sea). 0 Ego Sum Re Historica Meritissimus https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/quiz https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/thru-ages/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EaglePrince 233 Posted November 12, 2016 Thanks for those corrections, I really had troubles how to express my self correctly. 0 Stronghold Crusader faces and shields Stronghold Europe website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathew Steel 151 Posted November 12, 2016 That is very interesting, Eagle. Thank you for the addition! :) Also, Crusader, do you mean the past tense/participle is "hung" not the plural? :P 1 "Gofyn wyf am galon hapus, calon onest, calon l?n." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EaglePrince 233 Posted November 12, 2016 Yes, he made a lapsus. :D 1 Stronghold Crusader faces and shields Stronghold Europe website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader1307 302 Posted November 13, 2016 Somebody knows their Latin (Ha). I'm old and write in the middle of the night.........you two (lol). 0 Ego Sum Re Historica Meritissimus https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/quiz https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/thru-ages/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathew Steel 151 Posted November 13, 2016 Haha! Honestly, I was making sure I wasn't being silly. I read it and had to think about it for a minute, lol. 0 "Gofyn wyf am galon hapus, calon onest, calon l?n." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
