The straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence of a ...

The problem with claiming Musk was simply showing an appreciation for chariots and gladiators is there is no proof of the ...

Is there a difference between the Hitler salute and the Roman salute? Danny Bird explores the story of an instantly ...

Elon Musk’s gesture has drawn comparisons to Roman salutes by right-wing fans. But, what exactly is one? - The salute became ...

A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.

Elon Musk was so happy about Donald Trump's inauguration he gave two stiff-armed salutes that looked like what the bad guys ...

Elon Musks gesture at a Donald Trump rally has sparked outrage, with many accusing him of mimicking the Nazi salute. The ...

“Roman salute” is indeed trending on social media – along with images of toga-clad actors in grainy films set in ancient Rome raising their right arm alongside Musk raising his. But was ...

Musk’s supporters on social media – especially on the Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) – in turn pointed to Musk’s enthusiasm for ancient Rome. This was not a fascist gesture, they insisted, but a ...

who wrote a book about the salute. There is no Roman art, writing, or coins that display the gesture, according to Winkler. "The gesture of the raised right arm or hand in Roman and other ancient ...