This straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian ... desire to see a “modern-day Sulla,” Musk’s views on ancient Rome demand our attention. Sulla, by the way, was the notorious ...

“There is no evidence whatsoever from the Roman art and paintings that survive that ancient Romans ever used that gesture,” he added. The salute first became popular in stage productions and ...

The problem with claiming Musk was simply showing an appreciation for chariots and gladiators is there is no proof of the gesture being used in ancient Rome, according to historian Martin M.

He turned and repeated the gesture — making sure everyone could ... The bad romance between Musk and Ancient Rome had reemerged. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic.

The salute, also known as the Roman salute, involves putting your arm ... X in part that “It seems that @elonmusk made an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute, but ...

the term "Roman salute" started trending online. While it appears similar to the Nazi salute associated with Adolf Hitler, the gesture has ancient roots. According to The Roman Salute: Cinema ...