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Summary

The rec.heraldry newsgroup exists as a place for the discussion of the complex topic of heraldry, encompassing coats of arms and their history, heralds and other officers of arms, the history of heraldry and its officers, flags, seals, and other related topics. The newsgroup FAQ, found at http://heraldica.org/faqs/heraldry.faq provides answers to questions that aspiring students of heraldry often ask, and it also clears up many misconceptions that newcomers to subject may hold (such as broadly associating coats of arms with family names). Topics discussed amongst the users of rec.heraldry include: heraldry news, debates within the heraldry community, royal lineage and arms, history, the modern practice of heraldry, academic research and papers, calls for papers and articles, symbolism and the history of themes and characters on/in coats of arms, American heraldry and genealogy, titles, personal and professional opinions about specific arms, gatherings, conferences, and organizations associated with heraldry, recommended reading, etc.