The fasces as a symbol of power likely originated in the area of ancient Etruria. The ancient Greek geographer Strabo states that the fasces was an early sign of Roman regal rule adopted from the ...

When Benito Mussolini formed his National Fascist Party, he chose this ancient Roman tool (well, Etruscan, originally) as the party’s namesake and symbol. Symbols can mutate over time and so it ...

Victoria was highly revered by the ancient Romans; during times of war, she was often credited for battlefield success.

The Roman salute was no longer a symbol of respect ... it has certainly sparked a wider conversation about the power of ...