european history

Things seem pretty bleak in the present. Between the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic turmoil its caused, and the insane winter storms that have crippled Texas, we're kind of over everything. Gone is the youthful hope that we once had, our plans for the future. Traveling the world and learning about other cultures is also out of the question. If we don't want to think about the sh*tshow we're dealing with, and the future is uncertain, what can we turn to? You got it, the past.

While poring over history tomes and watching educational television shows are both fine and dandy, we prefer to get our fix via memes. And history memes are far from hard to come by. They're all over Reddit and Instagram, dropping some serious knowledge and inspiring some very  hearty chuckles. Though some of these memes may feel like they require a history degree to understand, we're pretty sure even a high school dropout would understand some of the other references. And hey, by scrolling through these memes you might even learn something.

We firmly believe that nobody has to feel guilty for scrolling through memes, but these historical and educational memes are definitely nothing to feel ashamed about. Looking through these memes is basically studying.

If you still have PTSD from high school and university college courses, we're here to inform you that it's not all bad. History can be fascinating, brutal, and as these memes prove - well, downright funny. These image macros take the dull and dense annals of the past and turn them into amusing and often spicy comedy gold. We're pretty sure they'll convert anyone with their school-age nightmares. And if you're already into the study of yore? You'll enjoy 'em too. 

We can say with a good deal of certainty that many horrific historic events are glossed over in textbooks, at least in the United States. This partial picture of the past can be pretty misleading at best, and honestly damaging at its worst. History memes, however, take part in very little of that rosy selective memory. Instead, they pretty much roast every damn empire, government, and war that has ever existed. And for that reason, they may be more educational than any of the expensive tomes they assign you in school. These memes make for some pretty great proof. 

We're just getting 2021 started, but it's already looking like a bleak year. To distract from the current political, economic, and health nightmare that many countries are facing, we've put together another hefty gallery of memes about the past. The olden days may have been dark, but at least they're behind us and make for some good comedy. These 2020 wounds are too fresh to laugh at. 

Every time we open our phones or turn on the television there are constant reminders of how absolutely terribly the world is doing. While dark and edgy history memes aren't going to solve the climate crisis or find a vaccine for coronavirus, they're a pretty decent reminder that the planet has gone through sh*t and bounced back for the better. We're just hoping that happens to us sooner rather than later. Happy scrolling!

When you want something, do you just take it? Well, we don't. But during the incredibly long period of European colonialism, all bets were off. People are just now starting to talk about the problematic nature of the era, which has resulted in both ethical lessons and seriously funny history memes. We've put a few here for your enjoyment, but you can catch more history-related humor here and here.

There are memes for just about every specialized interest and if you're a history buff, you'll never have to worry about a shortage of dank memes full of historical references and tongue-in-cheek jabs at the past. We've got literally thousands of years worth of recorded history to meme! So whenever you feel like memes about the fall of Rome have gotten a little...old, there's a goldmine of Napoleonic War or Mongol Empire memes for you to tackle. But for now you can let us do the work and enjoy this offering of various spicy history memes. 

Are you a meme-enjoyer with a love for history? Someone who likes their memes sprinkled with historical references and humor? You've come to the right place. These memes celebrate the positive accomplishments of the past and denigrate the terrible choices and ways of of our predecessors. They also might make you feel smarter. It's always nice to realize how much information you retained from your high school experience.

Listen, we know that we are privileged when compared to the people of the past. Scientific advancement has allowed us to live longer and accomplish more than many could have ever imagined. But 2020 absolutely stinks. And we'd rather poke fun at history via memes than read about the horrible things that are happening in the present.

While some of you may have flunked history a couple times, there's no getting around it: the happenings of the past make for some seriously good memes. And this gallery of memes hilariously covers many historical moments. You've got a few memes roasting Henry VIII's marriages and desire from and heir, as well as plenty of memes covering imperialism and war. They may not be entirely educational, but they're better for your brain than some of those deep fried ironic memes. Happy scrolling.

Isn't it weird to think that maybe one day our experiences wil be retold in meme form? 2020 has already inspired a zillion memes, but these trials are going to be in history books. Hell, there's probably going to be an entire chapter on coronavirus alone. While we struggle to keep our heads high as obstacles are flung at us, it's nice to look back and remember that the past sucked too. That's where these history memes come in. While we don't take pleasure in the pains of our predecessors, it's nice to feel a bit of solidartity.

Think the world seems absolutely screwed beyond repair these days? Why not escape into the marvelous world of history memes! You'll be reminded that the world suffered long before 2020. And those suffering didn't have the luxury of being able to use the internet all day. 

The era we're living through seems pretty bleak most of the time. It's hard to ignore the pandemic and our current political shitshow. But the past has been just as bleak, if not more. These dank history memes use humor to lighten up that darkness. As a bonus? They're kind of educational! 

While it's said that history is always doomed to repeat itself, it's definitely anything but boring. These fresh (and spicy) history memes take the stuff of dull classes and actually spin it into something funny. Lord knows you'll probably learn more from these funny pictures than you will from a Zoom class.

You don't have to have aced your history classes to appreciate these memes. Mostly sourced from the fruitful historical communities of Reddit, these amusing tidbits tackle history in a way that makes even bleakest times seem humorous. They also have an uncanny way of helping us understand just how screwed up our forefathers were. There's a whole lot to parse through right now, but if you find yourself craving more history goodness, try one of our other lists here or here. They won't disappoint.