At first glance, the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games may look like a red triangle with arms, but it's actually a Phrygian cap — a symbol of freedom in France's history. The mascot for both the ...

When the first official Olympic mascot—a rainbow-hued dachshund named Waldi—debuted at the 1972 Olympic games in Munich, Germany, it became a popular symbol of both the international event and the ...

SEATTLE — Alongside the iconic Olympic rings and dream-worthy gold medals, there's another iconic symbol at every Olympic Games — its mascot. The 2024 Olympic Games mascot is a notable French ...

The Phrygian cap, also known as the liberty cap, emerged as a potent symbol in 18th-century America and France Greg Daugherty - History Correspondent The Phrygian cap derives its name from the ancient ...

It may not be immediately obvious what the mascot for Paris 2024 is, but the Olympic and Paralympic Phryges are here for a reason. The two mascots are Phrygian caps, the floppy, red hats that have ...