The Roman salute and the Nazi salute might look alike, but they have different origins and significance. Here's what we know about their differences.

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

As thousands of protesters in Myanmar continue to demonstrate against the military coup, one hand gesture has emerged as the movement's defining symbol - the three finger salute. Popularised by ...

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