Elementary | Flags and National Anthems

Networking done the traditional way involves stacks of business cards. Nowadays, though, a cell phone is all you need to make that connection. Just be aware that even if you have no intention of making a real connection, your new "friend" might ask you to text her immediately to ...  Show more

In this Newbie lesson, Brian and Penny will teach us on how to talk about when something is wrong or asking people when something's wrong. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4562 

Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit für das deutsche Vaterland. So beginnt die deutsche Nationalhymne, über die ich Euch heute etwas erzählen möchte. Lange Zeit hatte Deutschland keine eigene Hymne. Es gab verschiedene Lieder, die bei wichtigen Ereignissen gespielt oder gesungen wur ...  Show more

America's national anthem “The Star Spangled Banner” was written by a white lawyer who owned slaves but fought for Black freedom in court. That contradiction captures the controversy embedded in the song. It is a song that can inspire patriotic fervor and ignite passionate protes ...  Show more

Lee discusses the history of the national anthem on this anniversary of "The Star Spangled Banner" becoming the official national anthem for the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Countries and organisations all around the world use flags. These flags communicate their identity. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history of flags and their uses today.