The Nazi Salute Does NOT Have Ancient Greek or Roman Origins
CLAIM: The Nazi Salute Has Ancient Greek or Roman Origins VERDICT: There is no historical evidence that the Nazi salute was used in Ancient Rome or Ancient Greece. Its roots lie in misinterpretations of 18th-century neoclassical art and its deliberate adoption by 20th-century fascist movements. Recently, the claim that the Nazi salute has ancient Greek…
