The image of a “boxing” kangaroo—now a ubiquitous symbol of Australia—first appeared in an 1891 cartoon inspired by exhibitions that pitted man against roo. Australia has a complicated ...

The heartbreak emoji is a near-universal symbol for the despair and desperation of those thwarted by Cupid's sometimes cruel arrow. But where does it come from? The 'love heart' itself is a symbol ...

But not everyone finds them annoying. John Gould, often called the father of Australian birdwatching, was particularly fond of seagulls and wrote that they were "the most beautiful and fairy-like ...

When Kimono Australia posted footage of the outing ... For many Westerners, the kimono has long stood as an symbol of exotic Japan, however misconceived. Today the garment has also become ...