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That is not "Roman Salute" in first place.

"... commonly considered a symbol of fascism that had been based on a custom popularly attributed to ancient Rome.[1] However, no Roman text gives this description, and the Roman works of art that display salutational gestures bear little resemblance to the modern so-called "Roman" salute."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_salute



It was certainly done in Rome, but 80 years ago isn't ancient.


What are you trying to accomplish with this comment, protecting the reputation of the ancient Romans? The article you linked says, in the first line: "The Roman salute, also known as the Fascist salute"

While (ancient) Romans may have not done this salute, the salute is commonly referred to as Roman salute nonetheless




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