What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
In many Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of a new year on the ...
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Elon Musk and the history of the ‘Roman salute’
Supporters of Elon Musk claimed his "Nazi salute" was actually a "Roman salute," but historians said there was never such a thing.
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 ...
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 into effect on this day in 1950, marks 75 years. As we observe this day with ...
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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 ...
What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture
The straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence of a ...