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71 History Memes That Prove The Past Was Anything But Boring
History is fascinating — if that’s something that floats your boat. There’s the family drama, the moments that shaped who we are as humans, like the wars, plagues, betrayals, and everything else that’s a little dramatic but ultimately paved the way for all of us.
Of course, you may be someone who thought snoozing through history lessons was far more interesting than the actual lesson. But some memes posted online might just be so funny that they bring out the history buff in you. And so, we’ve rounded up a bunch of history memes from Instagram for anyone hoping to get a laugh out of the absurdity and melodrama of the past.
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BeesEelsAndPups 1 day ago
Well, yes. The American War of Independence was an extension of a much larger conflict between the British, against the French, Spanish, and Dutch
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Nicely 19 hours ago
Monday's mask is scarce of face. Tuesday's mask has scales and grace. Wednesday's mask has one big point, Thursday's mask has one big joint. Friday's mask has face it is giving, Saturday's mask looks down on the living. But the masks on the bottom of this picture today, are polished, and smashed, and s****d on hay.
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David Paterson 19 hours ago (edited)
True. History is not usually written by the victors. It tends to be written by the prisoners.
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David Paterson 17 hours ago
Oh, I get it now. "Modernity" as exemplified by the Suez Canal. Completed in 1869.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 17 hours ago
Me in 2026: I want to draw dragons too! ::draws an adorably cute fuzzy/feathered dragon in an autumn scarf:: XD (art in comment below)
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Devin Schmitt 13 hours ago
Born in Alexandria, Egypt. Ethnically, she was Macedonian. She spoke Greek, but learned Egyptian as a political move.
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David Paterson 19 hours ago (edited)
The Alani. ”the Alani are mentioned by Roman sources in the 1st century CE. They had settled in the region north of the Black Sea and frequently raided the Parthian and Roman Empires. Between 215 and 250 CE the Goths broke their hold on the Pontic Steppe, thereby assimilating a significant population of associated Alani."
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David Paterson 18 hours ago
Before the Europeans, "minding your own business" did include genocide.
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Kathrin Pukowsky 19 hours ago
No one who's not already familiar with a similar climate can invade Russia during the winter.
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Did I say that out loud? 1 day ago
You could say the same about modern politics, but I'm still waiting for the competent prime minister.
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Wonky Donkey 21 hours ago
In fairness the British Museum is free entry, so you can visit it anytime.
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David Paterson 19 hours ago (edited)
Or if Ptolemy used Eratosthenes. Or if beet sugar was discovered before cane sugar.
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David Paterson 18 hours ago
Good on her. Now follow it up with the British ancestral right to Africa /s
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Lemonenema 19 hours ago
There should be a grey dot in the super Italy, somewhere in north France in a place called gaul
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David Paterson 18 hours ago
PMSL. The British and French added completely arbitrary borders. Even I could do a better job than that, and I know nothing.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 17 hours ago
But that's an Abyssinian cat! That breed doesn't originate from Italy! /cat breed nerd mode off
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Janissary35680 23 hours ago
“While it is true that Hannibal crossed the Alps with elephants, none of the offspring survived.” #Great Moments In Genetics 218 BCE
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David Paterson 18 hours ago
If you make that Graeco-Roman, you can add 2550 BC, 1750 BC, 1300 BC, 950 BC, 480 BC, 334 BC, etc.
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David Paterson 18 hours ago
I don't get it. All I know is that he defeated the Vandals, that at least should give him some Brownie points.
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Peter Bear 7 hours ago
See also: The United States. One of only a small handful of 'modern civilized' nations that still has extraterritorial colonies.
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