Few symbols are as powerful, or universal, as the peace sign. But why was it created? And why has it remained increasingly relevant to this day? On a rainy day during Easter in 1958, thousands of ...

For a younger generation, the once-powerful protest symbol packs about as much of a punch as a smiley face. Once the powerful logo of nuclear disarmament, the peace sign became so overused it lost ...

A Druidical reference? But it bypasses interpretation: It's a thing unto itself." Ken Kolsbun, a peace symbol historian, believes the design's simplicity played a role in its continued success.

It originated from flag signals meaning nuclear disarmament. Today, activists, artists, and even kids use the peace sign, and it sends a powerful message. The peace symbol dates back more than ...