Fast Company12d
What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture
which shows the three patriotic Horatii brothers giving an oath to defend the republic against an attack by the rival city of ...
History Extra11d
The history of the Hitler salute, from its dubious Roman origins to its use by the far right
Is there a difference between the Hitler salute and the Roman salute? Danny Bird explores the story of an instantly ...
‘Awkward gesture’? ‘Roman salute’? In Germany, its meaning is clear
A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.
The New York Times12d
What Elon Musk’s Salute Was All About
Some commentators called it a “Roman salute.” Others described it as a “heartfelt” expression of joy, or dismissed it as merely clumsy.
The Conversation12d
Elon Musk and the history of the ‘Roman salute’
How often do you think about the Roman ... current American pledge of allegiance was introduced in 1892 at the Chicago World Fair, its recitation was accompanied by the “Bellamy salute ...
Elon Musk’s ‘Odd-Looking’ Salute Stuns CNN Anchors
Elon Musk’s use of an arm gesture that distinctly resembled a Roman ... looking” salute. “It was quick. Our viewers are smart ...
James O’Brien issues challenge to Elon Musk fans after ‘Nazi salute’ controversy
LBC Radio host James O’Brien has issued a sarcastic challenge to supporters of Elon Musk after he was accused of making a ...
The Spokesman-Review11d
‘Awkward gesture’? ‘Roman salute’? In Germany, its meaning is clear
“Roman salute” is indeed trending on social media ... Intriguingly, there was an American salute that preceded both. A salute to the American flag To modern eyes, it would be jarring ...