D’Annunzio established a number of symbols and gestures that he claimed were derived from ancient Rome: the battle cry “alalà,” purportedly of Roman origin, and the “Roman salute.” ...

in turn pointed to Musk’s enthusiasm for ancient Rome. This was not a fascist gesture, they insisted, but a “Roman salute”. Several posted scenes from the 2005-07 TV series Rome, which ...

The Roman salute is conditionally allowed in Italy and outright banned in Germany. German chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to ...

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 ...

SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...

Advertising “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.

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

who were themselves fixated on Ancient Rome.” “He is using the legitimacy, the aesthetics, and the historical clout that is connected to the Roman Empire to speak to his core demographic ...