fromMedium3 weeks agoWho is Git's favorite child? Tilde or CaratThe ^ and ~ symbols in Git are used to navigate commit history, with ^ indicating the first parent and ~ allowing traversal by generations.
fromThe Local France3 months agoFrench Word of the Day: EsperluetteEsperluette is the French term for the ampersand symbol, representing 'and', and has historical roots dating back to Roman times.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net3 months agoSymbols and Signs: Getty Exhibition Explores Medieval Manuscript Codes - Medievalists.netThe J. Paul Getty Museum's new exhibition reveals how medieval scribes and artists used intricate codes and symbols in manuscripts to engage audiences.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net3 months agoThe Double-Headed Eagle in Byzantium: Myths and Realities - Medievalists.netThe double-headed eagle represents the dual sovereignty of the Byzantine Empire and its multifaceted historical significance.