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50 Of The Funniest And Most Accurate History Memes Shared By This Instagram Account (New Pics)
History is an excellent source for pop culture to milk. The Assassination Of Jesse James, Schindler's List, Apollo 13; just ask Hollywood. So it's no wonder the subject has provided us with countless hilarious memes, too. And the aptly-titled Instagram account 'History In Memes' is sharing all the best ones!
Featuring figures and events from virtually all periods of our past, it invites people to take a look at what has happened from a different and funny perspective. Continue scrolling to check out its best recent posts and when you're done, fire up our first publication on it here. Enjoy!
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To learn more about why these memes are so popular, we contacted Dr. Constantina Katsari, who has a Ph.D. in economic history and a long and successful career in UK academia.
"I always thought that history is instrumental in the formation of logical thinking," Dr. Katsari told Bored Panda.
"Without it, critical analysis remains deficient. At the same time, history teaches good citizenship and enhances political instincts. Above all, history helps us distinguish truth from lies. As a seeker of truth, I especially value the skills I acquired over the decades."
Dr. Katsari agrees with the popular phrase that history is written by the victors. "After all, most losers are dead, maimed, politically inactive, or otherwise condemned to invisibility," she explained.
However, there are still ways we can get a different perspective on things. "Saying that, we should not forget the value of archaeology that helps us fill in the gaps and gives a voice to non-victors," Dr. Katsari added.
Interestingly, some philosophers draw attention to the doubts that may be felt when history is compared with different branches of investigation, such as chemistry or biology.
By contrast with such inquiries, the historian's procedure, including the manner in which he conceptualizes his data and the principles of argument he employs, may appear to be governed by subjective or culturally determined predilections that, as a result, are contestable and, therefore, out of place in a supposedly reputable form of knowledge.
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Lea Panthera 4 years ago
"Your motherhood glows with radiance and grace, and your children are the epitome of delectable cuisine."
One topic that was repeatedly examined in this context was the role of evaluation (specifically, moral evaluation) in historical writing—a subject, incidentally, about which historians themselves are apt to exhibit a certain uneasiness.
Many argue that value judgment can and should be totally excluded from history and, indeed, from social studies as a whole. However, this viewpoint does have its opponents, too.
Objectors highlight that the language the historian uses, adapted as it is to the assessment and appraisal of human motives and characteristics, makes some degree of evaluation unavoidable.
They argue that, even if the possibility of a drastically revised historical vocabulary allows the ideal of a wertfrei, or objective history, to be theoretically conceivable, such an ideal can scarcely be seriously entertained as a realizable practical goal.
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Alias Delfs 4 years ago (edited)
Who the f**k is going to try to imprison that guy!, He looks like he could snap your spine over his knee(edit grammar )
Dr. Katsari agrees with these folks. "There will never be absolute objectivity in history," she said.
"We all start from entrenched beliefs that need to be proved or disproved. Being objective as a historian is a constant struggle that involves rigorous logical exercises."
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Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
If the internet has accomplished anything, it has made it abundantly clear that the number of certifiably insane people just walking around freely is too damn high.
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Heinrich Hall 4 years ago
The first sculpture depicts a Celt and the second is Celtic. Nothing to do with"Germanic".
So if you find yourself disliking some of these memes, that's good. Emotional and moral conflict is an opportunity for growth.
You can deal with this inner uneasiness by educating yourself on the topic more. "Academic literature is the golden standard," Dr. Katsari suggested. "There are some excellent public historians around that do an amazing job, though."
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Laura Ketteridge 4 years ago
When the Duke of Edinburgh died, as is customary, the title went to his eldest son - the Prince of Wales. Andrew is still the Duke of York, and Harry is still the Duke of Sussex.
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troufaki13 4 years ago
Actually it means "opposite of arctic" and "arctic" is in reference to the constellation.
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troufaki13 4 years ago
Noooooooooooooooooooo!! Indy!! You're not working for the British Museum, are you???
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Allen Packard 4 years ago
Wow. I don't know if that is real but if so.... maybe a little paint or put a sign over it?
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Izzy Curer 4 years ago (edited)
As someone who's been in a long term relationship with an archaeologist for the past 20 years, (and has consequently had to hear all about it), having artifacts scattered around in different countries isn't actually the worst thing in the world. If something devastating happens to an area, like a natural disaster or war, at least some of the items get to survive.
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AxleMunshine001 4 years ago (edited)
He looks like the kind of people TSA would take to a room at the airport, hold and question him for 10 hrs then deport back to the Middle East
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Helen Waight 4 years ago
Or when they send the light calvary in the front ranks, or have the archers run into battle against swordsmen, or there is no flanking….okay I play a lot of strategy games.
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The Scout 4 years ago
Mongolia no longer has a navy since their last ship , the "Sukhbaatar III" was sold to a private investor in 1997. Before that, the ship was stationed on a lake. It was more of a ceremonial reminder that Mongolia had a huge navy in the 13th century. Most of it was sunk when Mongolia tried to invade Japan in 1281.
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 4 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70-year reign spanned wars, a pandemic, 14 U.S. presidents and the winding down of Britain's vast empire, has died today September 8th, 2022. RIP
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Izzy Curer 4 years ago
As long as you pronounce it Budapesht, I don't care what you do with it
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Izzy Curer 4 years ago (edited)
Sounds like the Ball of Burning Men. Wedding party in 1393 where the dancers accidentally all caught themselves on fire.
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Izzy Curer 4 years ago (edited)
The point was that he pissed off the gods, so they were punishing him by making everything difficult. People probably even knew back then that it wasn't *that* far away. Read Marco Polo. People were crossing the entirety Eurasia in about 3 years on foot, and they did it multiple times in a lifetime.
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Colin Matthews 4 years ago
Really? There i was thinking Britain and the Commonwealth countries declared war on Germany?
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Raven Sheridan 4 years ago (edited)
I dunno, the United States 45th President, was a horse's a*s. 😏
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Pumpkin Spice 4 years ago
Random baby: *is born in a shed somewhere* Humans, 6 months off: "g r o o v e"
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Con O Cuinn 4 years ago
So the stoners live with the land, while the alcos destroy it. Makes sense
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Elza Chi 4 years ago
That same in my country(Nigeria). We've got 3 names like everyone. First name is usually your native name, identifies you as a member of a tribe. The middle name is usually (not always but mostly) foreign not particularly English. Your last name is also native. Shared by members of your family
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Thomas Biorogue 4 years ago
BP doesn't know what a Meme is. Over half of these are not even close to a "meme."
Hono Klatuu 4 years ago
A lot of them have nothing to do with actual history either
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Will Cable 4 years ago
Always thought it weird how the disaster/alien invasion movies over the years seems to revert to a nuclear device to 'fix' things
Andy Frobig 4 years ago
We need to save those things to drop into hurricanes! Especially the ones from the Chinese hurricane gun
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Thomas Biorogue 4 years ago
BP doesn't know what a Meme is. Over half of these are not even close to a "meme."
Hono Klatuu 4 years ago
A lot of them have nothing to do with actual history either
Load More Replies... Will Cable 4 years ago
Always thought it weird how the disaster/alien invasion movies over the years seems to revert to a nuclear device to 'fix' things
Andy Frobig 4 years ago
We need to save those things to drop into hurricanes! Especially the ones from the Chinese hurricane gun
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