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But a new theory came to the fore when Musk’s close Italian ally and defender, Andrea Stroppa, posted a now-deleted statement on X: “Roman Empire is back starting from Roman salute.” ...

The method preserves some imprints of the individual by moulding around them, and is usually associated with prominent urban centres, but is rarely found in rural Roman Britain, scientists say.

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Shortly after Musk made the gesture, the term "Roman salute" started trending online. While it appears similar to the Nazi salute associated with Adolf Hitler, the gesture has ancient roots.

Ben Samuels, a journalist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, also wrote that Musk’s gesture "appeared to conclude his remarks with a Roman salute, fascist salute most commonly associated with Nazi ...

Despite being called to, Mr Musk hasn't offered any further explanation. Some say it was not a Nazi salute but a Roman salute, also used in the era of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

More Angela Weiss/Getty Images The Roman salute involves extending a straight arm forward with fingers together and palm facing down. It was allegedly used in ancient Rome, although no Roman text ...

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 ...