The Roman salute, also known in modern times as the Fascist salute, is a gesture in which the right arm is fully extended, facing forward, with palm down and fingers touching. In some versions, the arm is raised upward at an angle; in others, it is held out parallel to the ground.

2024年5月24日 · In the twentieth century, the Roman salute became a widely recognized symbol of Fascism in Italy, Nazism in Germany, Falangism in Spain, and various other right-wing or nationalist movements. Actually, everything started with one painting by Jacques-Louis David, in the late 18th century.

2025年1月27日 · But even considering Flavius' aforementioned description of Roman soldiers saluting each other, there's no precise description of it. Artwork shows soldiers raising their arms in greeting, but just that. Regardless, that didn't stop 20th-century Italian dictator Benito Mussolini from taking the Roman salute and making it his own.

2025年1月21日 · Explore the complexities surrounding the Roman salute, its historical misconceptions, cultural impact, and modern interpretations, while addressing its controversial usage in the 20th century. What’s the Deal with the Roman Salute? Let’s talk about the Roman salute —a gesture that’s as misunderstood as it is controversial.

2022年2月22日 · In ancient Rome, a Roman salute performed with the right hand (called dextera or dextra) meant trust, friendship and loyalty or simple greeting. The Roman salute used in recent history (especially among national movements), according to many, comes from ancient Rome.

The Roman salute (Italian: saluto romano) is a gesture in which the arm is held out forward straight, with palm down, and fingers touching. In some versions, the arm is raised upward at an angle; in others, it is held out parallel to the ground. The …

2025年1月22日 · The Roman salute captures attention with its bold arm-raising gesture, but its story is layered with complexity and controversy. Used in various contexts throughout history, from ancient Rome to modern discussions on nationalism, …

2025年1月21日 · Ancient Romans were big on gestures—think handshakes, bows, and other ways to show respect. But the iconic outstretched arm we associate with the Roman salute? It’s not exactly something you’d find in a Roman history textbook. Instead, it’s more of a modern interpretation, pieced together from artistic depictions and a bit of creative license.

2025年1月24日 · And he adopted a ceremony that involved a straight arm salute he called “Il saluto Romano,” or the Roman salute. “This Roman salute resembled a stab: You extend your arm, angled upwards with ...

The Roman salute (Saluto Romano) is a salute in which the arm is held out forward straight, with palm down, and fingers touching. In some versions the arm is raised upward at an angle, in others it is held out parallel to the ground.