Andrea Stroppa, a right-wing Italian friend and supporter of Musk, took the discussion in a whole different direction on Monday when she posted on X that Musk’s salute had Italian origins: "Roman ...

There’s no evidence that there was ever such a thing as a ‘Roman salute’ in antiquity. [Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images ...

The salute was first used during the French Revolution by The National Assembly, who were inspired by a Roman painting. “The ...

Monday’s inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States was a historic yet controversial ceremony ...

A new law in Australia mandates at least one year in prison for the Roman salute. This is part of strict regulations against ...

The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX ignited controversy when he made an apparent Nazi salute during President Trump's second ...

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 ...

The salute became popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries in artworks and theatre performances, showing Romans saluting as a way of greeting each other ...

While speaking to a crowd of MAGA faithful on Monday, Elon Musk made a grunting noise, placed a hand on his heart and extended it outwards in a quick, snapping motion, palm facing down. He then ...

Elon Musk has responded to allegations that he performed a Nazi salute at President Donald Trump 's inauguration, calling it a "dirty trick" by his critics. Musk addressed the controversy on his ...

Winkler, 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 ...