The Weird History of the Nazi Salute | Roman Salute, WW2, Italian Fascism, Hitler

The video explores the origins and evolution of the so-called Roman salute, debunking its historical accuracy. It traces the salute's journey from a misinterpretation of a painting by Jean Jacques David to its adoption by American students and later by Italian fascists under Gabrielle di Anuncio. The video highlights how Mussolini popularized the salute, which was then adopted by the Nazis, who fabricated a Germanic history for it. The narrative underscores the influence of art and propaganda in shaping historical myths.

What is the origin of the idea that the Nazi salute is a Roman salute?

How did the salute evolve in the context of the French Revolution?

What inaccuracies did 19th-century artists contribute to the perception of the salute?

What was the Bellamy salute and who was it named after?

Who was Gabrielle di Anuncio and what role did he play in the adoption of the salute?

What was the significance of the film produced by Gabrielle di Anuncio?

What was the relationship between the salute and the KKK as mentioned in the text?

In what ways did Gabrielle di Anuncio influence Mussolini's rise to power?

What were some of the strange ideas proposed by early Italian fascists?

How did the Nazis attempt to create a historical narrative for the salute?