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Elon Musk and the history of the ‘Roman salute’

How often do you think about the Roman empire? Elon Musk claims to think about it every day. Given his frequent references to ...
The New York Times

What Elon Musk’s Salute Was All About

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

‘Awkward gesture’? ‘Roman salute’? In Germany, its meaning is clear

So was it a Hitler salute or wasn’t it? Speaking at President Donald Trump’s inauguration event this week, Elon Musk slapped his right hand on his chest before shooting his arm diagonally upward, palm ...
Fast Company

What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture

This straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence that there was ever such a thing as a ‘Roman salute’ in antiquity. From airing his ...