Do you have a question about history? Send us your question at history@time . com and you might find your answer in a future edition of Now You Know. It’s a widely recognized gesture: fingers curled ...

If you’d asked me to do a trends report 20 years ago I doubt it would have said much about the looming importance of the thumbs-up sign. Mobile enabled commerce; maybe, virtual communities for the ...

Let’s take our history of hand gestures back to the basics, starting with the good ol’ handshake. Whether you’re greeting someone for the first time, closing a deal or making amends, shaking hands is ...

The thumbs-up sign dates back to ancient Rome, where emperors made the signal to convey if they thought a gladiator's life should be spared. But it has patriotic roots in this country. It's believed ...

Iraqis are giving passing Americans the “thumbs up” sign, which the troops interpret as a symbol of support. But many veteran travelers insist that the gesture is a crass Middle Eastern insult. How ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient Romans did use the thumbs-up gesture, but back then it didn't mean "good job." It’s a widely recognized gesture: fingers ...