If you're one of those armchair historians who gets most of their information from dubious YouTube videos that pack 200 years of history into ten-minute summaries, chances are you're all about the history memes. What's not to love? You get to have a laugh while pretending to be smart every time you recognize a vague (and possibly historically inaccurate) reference. We've got another round of dank history memes for all the aspiring scholars out there who also have a sense of humor.
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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.
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!
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.
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These memes are for people who like ancient history, 20th century history, and everything in between. If you're a history buff then we're pretty sure you'll find something to laugh at. But if you like content that's a little more specialized, we've got you covered with some ancient history memes!
If you don't understand the reference of the title then you are too young to be scrolling through this gallery. We're just kidding, of course. Even if you weren't born until after 2000, we hope you can at least learn something about the twentieth century from these memes.
Check out /r/HistoryMemes for a never-ending supply!
If you fancy yourself a lover of spicy memes, or a lover of history, chances are you'll enjoy this gallery of memes. Most of them have to do with the World Wars, and many of them touch on some of the grislier battles and situations that our past has to offer. If you're sensitive to the horrors of the past, you might want to look for some fluffier content. But if you appreciate dark humor, you'll feel right at home.
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We know, we know - we're a little history meme-obsessed. But we can't help it, we like a little dose of education in our memes. Is that such a crime? We think not.
Scroll down for the memes, and if these in particular aren't really your jam, check out some ancient history content instead!
If you love history as much as we do, then we think you'll like the following memes that we picked out for you. They're both amusing and educational, so you can feel like you're learning something while you browse. Now get scrollin'!
Check out some more of our history memes here!
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Tired of predictable and relatable memes? Sick of quarantine humor? These history memes might be the palate cleanser you need, for two reasons: A) We definitely can't relate to anyone who lived in Ancient Rome, and B) they're about all the absolute shits hows that happened before Covid-19. So even if the subject matter is bleak, at least the memes cover something that isn't being hammered into our poor, tired brains. Happy scrolling!
Do you love memes? Do you love learnin' stuff? Well, we're willing to bet the answer is yes to at least one of those things. So even if school isn't your jam, we're pretty sure you'll still find these memes amusing! Click here if you'd like some more historical comedy via eBaum's World!
Let's face it, unless you're a historian none of us really know enough about history because a.) we didn't really pay much attention in high school history class, and b.) high school teachers didn't exactly give us a great rundown of the entire world (where was African history?). As is such, please enjoy these educational memes (and then these afterward) that we think you're gonna like.
