What do they mean?
The Brainstorming Page
Several mysterious symbols have been sent to us from around the world, and after a bit of investigation by some of our expert referees, we've managed to find plausible explanation for most.
But there are a few which haven't been met with a satisfactory explanation - hence this series. If you have any ideas about any of the symbols below, please let us know.
Before you start...
Here are a couple of tests to fire-up your brain cells.
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How fast can you complete this challenge?
An easier one
Here's another little puzzle to get your grey matter warmed up
What do these symbols mean?
Puzzle 003
From Verona, Italy. An intriguing scribble?
Puzzle 005
From our Swedish investigator. But is the symbol's origin Nordic?
Puzzle 007
We thought this Curved Cross was Norman, but now we're not so sure. Do you know?
Puzzle 008
Describing this cross is easy. But which organisation uses it?
Puzzle 009
Without a background colour, describing this cross is not so easy.
Puzzle 011
This is a most unusual cross, in that there is a mechanism, for some unknown purpose, and some inscriptions, with no known meaning.
Puzzle 013
No guesses for this one please; just an indubitable answer.
...and of course, any of these symbols could have no meaning at all - merely the results of somebody's doodling. But if you fancy a challenge, click on a link above for more details.
Happy sleuthing!
Archives
Here are some for which we (think) we've found an answer
Puzzle 001
This one from England looks an easy one. But is it what it seems?
Puzzle 002
From New Mexico. We now have satisfactory answers to this, but if you're not convinced, please let us know.
Puzzle 004
Initially we thought this was a Swedish Masonic badge, but now we know better
Puzzle 006
This image was tattooed on a young lady's back. Is it a Christian symbol?
Puzzle 010
A type of Celtic Cross. But what do the fives blobs represent?
Puzzle 012
This image didn't take too long to identify
Puzzle 014
A very prophetic cross
