We here at Memebase feel that history memes are a special breed. I usually have one of two reactions to them. A knowing smirk, chuckle, or nod at a meme dealing with history that I'm well-versed in. Shock, horror, and an hour-long voracious time-traveling trip through the depths of Wikipedia. Generally speaking, I mostly react in the former manner. It's good to feel smart. But every now and then a meme will introduce me to an era, event, or cultural tidbit that just leaves me feeling ill, but a…

Having a bad day? Me too. I just found out that my rent is getting raised 14%, I'm accidentally hungover, I'm broke as hell, my FitBit has been lost by the USPS, and I'm not feeling fulfilled in my life. Some people might tell me to take an Advil, suck it up, eat rice and beans and pursue hobbies. But how can you do any of that (besides the Advil) when you are feeling depressed ? It's way easier to sit back, relax, and enjoy history memes about the trials and tribulations of those who came befo…

They're a blast from the past.

History is better with memes!

Learn while you laugh

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Mamma mia.

The past ain't looking so bad anymore.

Get yer learn on.

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Academics are better with memes!

It's big brain time.

History is best learned with memes!