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The history of the Hitler salute, from its dubious Roman origins to its use by the far right
Is there a difference between the Hitler salute and the Roman salute? Danny Bird explores the story of an instantly ...
Elon Musk and the history of the ‘Roman salute’
When Elon Musk performed a gesture that many saw as a fascist gesture, his supporters claimed it was a Roman salute. So ...
Fast Company13d
What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture
The Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David (1784 and 1785) It was during the period of the French Revolution that the ...
Taylor Swift’s ancient coin jewelry is steeped in symbolism — but what does it mean?
"Knowing Taylor, these pieces may hint at themes of resilience, power or even a connection to myths or eras that may inspire ...
Spear's Magazine1d
The ‘cultural vibe’ to expect from the Trump/Musk administration
So what’s the cultural vibe for the incoming Trump/Musk administration in the US? Well, that’s an odd one. Musk, rather than ...
The Venetian Republic Offers Powerful Lessons To An American One In Need Of Repair
By the 7th century, Venetian settlers recognized Byzantine authority in exchange for protection and securing vital trade access. Historian John Julius Norwich emphasized the Byzantine’s role in ...
Everton supporters deliver verdict on stadium and transfers as message sent over untapped market
To mark the new Year of the Snake, the ECHO surveyed Everton fans in China on their thoughts about David Moyes' return, the ...
Trump's meme coin is nothing new—it takes a page out of the ancient world's playbook
Nowadays, we probably never stop to think about why money was invented. If you are a cynical person, you won't be surprised to learn the prime motivation was to make a profit for rulers.
How Jan. 27 came to be International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
A historian of the Holocaust and curator of the Auschwitz exhibition, now in Toronto, invites all who gather on Jan. 27 to ...
New Republic16d
Did Elon Musk Seriously Just Do a Nazi Salute at Trump’s Inauguration?
During a speech at Capitol One Arena Monday following Donald Trump’s inauguration, Elon Musk appeared to deliver a Roman salute not ... unambiguously in a fascist symbol? It would seem that ...
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Taylor Swift’s ancient coin jewelry is steeped in symbolism — but what does it mean?
Per the jeweler, the reverse side of the authentic antique coin — struck in 109-108 BC during the Roman Republic — depicts ... t just currency—they were symbols of power, identity and ...
The story of India’s Republic Day and the military parade tradition
India is marking its 76th Republic Day today (). This year’s celebrations are extra special as the Constitution, which came ...