During the summer 2021 two poster exhibitions were held in the premises of Italian communities in Cres and in Mali Lošinj, prepared by our member Jasminka Ćus Rukonić with the title “Venetian Traces at the Islands of Cres and Lošinj” held on the occasion fo 1600 aniversary of the establishment of Venece. They were held in the Italian Community […]
The № 29 of »Grb i zastava« was printed, in its Volume XV, soon to be posted to abonoments addresses. Additional copies of the GiZ you may order from Leykam International. We copy here from the »Editorial«: A totally unbelievable year has passed, and we are still trapped by a global pandemic. We are somewhat […]
The latest issue of the interdisciplinary scientific journal that publishes scientific and professional articles in the field of historical and related humanities, Radovi Zavoda za hrvatsku povijest Filozofskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu (Journal of the Institute of Croatian History) in the issue 2 Vol 52 for December 2020 published a review of Željko Heimer’s monograph […]
The latest number of the scientific journal Sociologija i prostor: Sociology and Space Quarterly Journal for Spatial and Socio-Cultural Development Studies, No 219, Vol. 59 (2021) dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic published the review paper by Željko Heimer “Epidemic Vexillology – The Use of Flags in Control and Prevention of Infectious Disease Prevention” https://hrcak.srce.hr/255064 Summary: […]
In its weekly edition of March 28, 2021, the Croatian daily Večernji list published a special article entitled “Croatia – 30 Years of Independence”, which, along with forty other interesting articles and conversations about this key moment in Croatian history on 154 pages, also contains the text “Symbol of Identity: Croatian Flag through the History” […]
In the end of this February the newest monograph on Croatian historical land, national, and current sate heraldic symbols was issued. It is a richly illustrated work entitled “CROATIAN COATS OF ARMS Genesys – Symbolism – History”, co-authored by Mate Božić and Stjepan Ćosić. Extensive summaries in English and German were translated by Željko Heimer, […]
New issue № 15 of the Macedonian Herald, the gazette of the Macedonian Heraldic Society (MGD), presents four peer-reviewed scholar papers, including an interesting overview by Heimer of the contemporary Croatian municipal heraldry and the role of the Heraldic Commission. It also presents papers on wedding flags, military insignia of the red star in Macedonia […]
In the begining of December the »Grb i zastava« was printed, its № 28, November 2020, in its Volume XIV, soon to be posted to abonoments addresses. Additionbal copies of the GiZ you may order from Leykam International. We copy here from the »Editorial«: The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced our Association activities, just as it […]
The Flagmaster magazine of the British Flag Institute, which has been published since 1971, published in its number 160, for the summer of 2020, an interview with FIAV President Željko Heimer led by Alex Cachinero-Gorman. In the interview, Heimer answers questions about the role and goals of FIAV, the relationship between FIAV and its members, […]
We proudly announce that, in spite of all misfortunes happening in this 2020, the new booklet of our journal »Grb i zastava«, number 27 in its Volume XIV, at 36 pages, was issued from the printing press these days. Additional copes may be ordered through the Leykam International. publishing house. From the »Editorial« we copy: In […]
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Ana Marija Ambrušec: Heraldička baština križevačko-kalničkog područja, Meleagrina and HGZD, Zagreb, 2019
Željko Heimer: Zastave Izraela / The Flags of Israel, JCZ, Zagreb, 2019.
Željko Heimer: Vexillology as a Social Science, FHF, Danvers, MA, 2017.
Željko Heimer: Exploring Vexillology through Military Unit Flags, HGZD, Zagreb, 2016.
Željko Heimer & Marin Sabolović (ed.): Zbornik radova znanstveno-stručnog skupa »Simbol, identitet i Domovinski rat«, Zagreb, 31. listopada 2014., HGZD, Zagreb, 2016., HGZD, Zagreb, 2016.
Trako Poljak: Hrvatski simbolički identitet, TIM press, Zagreb, 2016.
Heimer: Sintaksa suvremenog hrvatskog heraldičkog blazona grba i veksilološkog opisa zastava, Redak, Split, 2016.
Heimer: Grbovi i zastave Grada Zagreba, Leykam International, Zagreb, 2009.
Heimer: Grb i zastava Republike Hrvatske, Leykam International, Zagreb, 2008.
4 Sep 2019 18h ♦ 12th lecture in the cycle »Country Flags of Europe and the World« – Željko Heimer: »British Flags«, Coordination of Croatian Friendship Societies, Zagreb, Bogovićeva 2, 1st Floor
15 Oct 2018 19:30 ♦ 27th HGZD Tribune – Antonio Grgić: »Contemporary Heraldry and Identity Construction of the podravina and Prigorje Region«, Bogdan Ogrizović Library, Zagreb, Preradovićeva 5
13 Sep 2018 18h ♦ 3rd lecture in the cycle »Country Flags of Europe and the World« – Željko Heimer: »Russian Flags«, Coordination of Croatian Friendship Societies, Zagreb, Bogovićeva 2, 1st Floor
№ 24 ♦ 15 Sep 2018 materials submission deadline
17. listopada 2018. 18h ♦ Croatian Nobility Union – Split Chapter and History Students Association “Thomas the Archdeacon” – ISHA Split, lecture by Prof. Valter Firić: “The Klis Fortress”, introductory lecture Mate Božić: “Heraldry of the Masters of Klis through the history and the Klis, Senj and Žumberak Uskok families”, Faculty of Philosophy in Split, Poljička cesta 35 (ex-Brodomerkur)
4 Mar 2019 18h ♦ 11th annual lecture on coats of arms and flags for the »Zagreb Classical Gymnasium Society« (DZKG) – Željko Heimer: »Flags of the PR China«, DZKG, Zagreb, Preradovićeva 44, 1st Floor
5 Mar 2019 18h ♦ Croatian Nobility Union – Split Chapter and History Students Association “Thomas the Archdeacon” – ISHA Split, lecture by Dr. Danka Radić: “Heraldry of Trogir from 12th to 20th century”, introductory lecture Mate Božić: “Heraldry of the Masters of Klis through the history and the Klis, Senj and Žumberak Uskok families”, Faculty of Philosophy in Split, Poljička cesta 35 (ex-Brodomerkur)
12 Mar 2019 18h ♦ 10th lecture in the cycle »Country Flags of Europe and the World« – Željko Heimer: »Flags of Kazahstan«, Coordination of Croatian Friendship Societies, Zagreb, Bogovićeva 2, 1st Floor
№ 25 ♦ 15 Mar 2018 materials submission deadline
16 Mar 2019 18h ♦ 9th lecture in the cycle »Country Flags of Europe and the World« – Željko Heimer: »Flags of Russia«, Croatian-Russian Society Sisak, Coordination of Croatian Friendship Societies, TBA
Heraldic Art d.o.o. RijekaSee also info in our electronical cicrular newsletter HGZD Novosti repository. № 30 ♦ 15 Sep 2021 deadline for material submission for the next number
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August 2022 ♦ 35th International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences 35 ICGHS - Cambridge, UK 2022
July 2024 ♦ 30th International Congress of Vexillology 30 ICV - Beijing, PR China 2024: Vexillological Research Center of China 中国旗帜学研究中心 August 2024 ♦ 36th International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences 36 ICGHS - TBD 2024 August 2026 ♦ 31st International Congress of Vexillology 31 ICV - Paris, France (candidate) 2026
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