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 ...

This was not a fascist gesture, they insisted, but a “Roman salute”. Several posted scenes from the 2005-07 TV series Rome, which depicts Roman salutes, as evidence in support of their claim.

WASHINGTON — North Korean ... 2012 A salute is a sacred element of military service and history. U.S. military members are taught the salute originated in Roman times when knights in armor ...

The salute, broadcast by North Korea's state media, came as Trump appeared to meet Kim's delegation in Singapore. The general, No Kwang Chol, returned Trump's offer of a handshake with a salute.

Some commentators called it a “Roman salute.” Others described it as a “heartfelt” expression of joy, or dismissed it as merely clumsy.

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 ...

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday President Donald Trump was using “common courtesy” when he returned a military salute from ... his people.” North Korea has ...