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Business / 7 weeks ago
5 oldest continually operating companies that are still thriving
In today’s fast-paced business world, where many startups struggle to survive beyond five years, there are a few remarkable companies that have been operating for centuries, even more than a millennium. These businesses have weathered wars, plagues, economic collapses, and technological revolutions, yet remain relevant. Here’s a closer look at five of the oldest continually running companies in the world, verified by World Atlas.
Maps / 13 weeks ago
Here are the world’s oldest continuously used national flags
A map published by World in Maps highlights 10 countries whose flags have been flown almost unchanged for centuries. The list begins with Denmark, whose red banner with a white cross, known as the Dannebrog, holds the Guinness record as the world’s oldest continuously used national flag. According to Guinness World Records, the design of a white Scandinavian cross on a red background was adopted in 1625, while the square shape used on Danish ships was defined in 1748. The cross, derived from Christian symbolism, appears on other Nordic flags, but Denmark’s version has been in unbroken use longer than any other national emblem.
Culture / 24 weeks ago
Where Spanish-style bullfighting still thrives and where it’s now banned
Spanish-style bullfighting, a tradition steeped in centuries of history, remains one of the most polarising cultural practices worldwide. It is a traditional spectacle practised in several Spanish-speaking countries, featuring a dramatic contest between humans and bulls. At its core, it involves matadors attempting to subdue, immobilise, or kill a bull—typically the Spanish Fighting Bull (Toro Bravo), a breed native to the Iberian Peninsula.
