30 Of The Best History Memes For Anyone Wanting To Learn More About Our Past (New Pics)
History does not deserve to be seen as one of the boring subjects of the humanities, bottom mark. Time and again, we see it repeating itself, for better or worse, and its relevance is not just time-defying, it’s literally time-defining.
The corner of Reddit known as History Memes is on a mission to ignite and spread people’s interest in historical knowledge with a miscellaneous and fun twist. The result is hilarious lighthearted memes about the past that put it in a whole new perspective.
With a whopping 5.3 million members, the History Memes community stands as a powerhouse of Reddit and you can totally see why.
So pull your seat closer and enjoy the newest batch of history memes below, before checking out more of them in our previous articles here, here and here.
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That Giant Thermonuclear Reactor In The Sky Makes Life Possible But Hear Me Out About That Jesus Guy
Allow me to enslave and eventually annihilate you for that snappy comment, in the best tradition of the civilized world.
It’s no secret that the internet is a notorious meme-making machine. Everything is turned into a meta joke here – from politics to celebrity gossip, from mishaps to… history. And when it comes to the latter one, the History Memes community on Reddit needs no introduction. Created in 2012, ten years later, it has turned into an impressive internet powerhouse with a whopping 5.3 million members.
And while there’s no doubt that history aficionados are not just aware, but most likely engage in this community by sharing history-related memes and jokes, the question remains if academics are just as excited. After all, memes are always on the verge of not being taken too seriously, and history is one hell of a serious nut to crack.
Where’s The Love?
They were part of the British Empire, Britain got the credit. I'm not downplaying a thing, India's contributions in the war were stellar, but being part of the British Empire it was under the British flag and the British military. They weren't an independent nation at the time, and this was an important part of the reason why there were calls for India's independence after the War.
Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness
I’ll Drink To That
Charles: refuses to leave the ship until everyone evacuates like a true captain, gets trapped, survives, ignores possible psychological traumas from the Titanic, continues to be a hero in WWII
So to find out an expert’s take on history memes, we reached out to Darren R. Reid, a historian and lecturer at Coventry University, the Department of International Studies and Social Science. Reid not only didn’t condemn history memes but even praised them for being a great way to learn about the past. “They help communicate complex ideas in a really compelling and interesting way. And like all memes, they are also great fun!” he said.
My Cat Is Gonna Be An Olympic Athlete
The 70s Were A Weird Time
Olga Of Kiev's Bloody Revenge Would Make A Good Movie
When asked if he has noticed any changes in the ways lecturers and teachers teach their students history these days, Reid confirmed that’s absolutely the case. “At Coventry University, where I work, we even integrate content creation into the degree. Students can stage exhibitions, they can make documentaries,” Reid said.
He added that “it's a really exciting way of exploring the past - and sharing your ideas about history with the world.”
Indiana Jones And The Misappropriation Of Cultural Artifacts
In The Aftermath Of 9/11, Rescue Dogs Were Becoming Noticeably Depressed Because They Were Only Finding Dead Bodies In The Wreckage. Rescue Workers Tried To Make Them Feel Better By Hiding Beneath The Rubble & Letting The Dogs Find Them So They Would Think They Saved Someone
IBMs machines helped to trace jewish people, Henry Ford was an antisemite who received german decorations.....
And for those children who are thinking of starting a history degree, Reid assures that it is one of the best subjects you can study. “It gives you access to a nearly limitless body of knowledge and stories. There is literally something for everyone in the past. And studying it is a great and exciting honor.”
Why Did Anyone Ever Think Sleeveless Leather Tops Were Used As Armour Back In The Day
Can't speak for everyone but I don't want more clothes on Brad Pitt.
I'm sorry but both men are dressed fairly accurately in hoplite armor. They often wore sleeveless cuirass usually with fabric underneath. Remember this is the height of the bronze age, the swords are nor as strong or sharp as modern steel ones. Heavier homeric armor did exist but what they are wearing is reasonably OK.
Thank you. Fighting in Armour was heavier the more it came into use. Spear throwing, bow and arrow were just as common as a sword. Armour was too heavy to chuck a spear.
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why do people expect movies to accurately portray history? it's a movie, after all, not a documentary!
@ kitteh floof lover: When its an Historical movie it'd be great to see some genuine history displayed instead of a fantasized impression. Details do matter. Same with gore and dirt. Otherwise I could as well be watching marvel or disney. Besides that if they do display the history accurately, people might learn something in the meantime.
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What about the battle outfits worn by some female characters in video games? It's barely a defence against a light breeze.
Women in the bronze age were never injured other than in the groin or the nipple, therefore there's no need for them to have any protection at all.
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Linen armor was actually quite effective against slashing weapons and arrows!
Light, Regular, Heavy Infantry, same goes for Cavalry, different types of armour for all,. So technically Hollywood isn't too far off, especially since Achilles was famed for Speed and agility on the battlefield I doubt he'd be wearing plate armour,
There is ONE Hollywood movie where the male heroes get dressed like this for every 100 with unreasonably skimpily dressed women... and you want to take this away from us?!
Guess they went out of fashion after Olaf, King of all the Vikings, ordered 80.000 battle helmets with the horns on the inside.
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The one on the right makes more sense. The one on the left, well...their skin is being shown, and that's bad.
I don't get the warrior costumes with only one protected shoulder pad. Is the other shoulder less important to have?
So as to be able to move their arms / shoulders and be able to put some force behind the heavy metal s**t they had to carry around all freakin day in 110 degree heat?
Oh Yeah It's Museum Time
Colonial Brits: Well, then, take the whole bloody construction to Britain, don't leave the sole statue sitting there in London all alone, incomplete!
Peekaboo
Meanwhile, Reid’s advice for prospective history students is to always think critically. “There is a lot of false information on the internet today. A lot of groups have tried to politicize the study of the past and that, I think, reflects how fundamentally important history is to our society,” he said.
“So to any potential student, get reading and start exploring the evidence in a critical and open way,” Reid concluded.
Today's Motivation Guys
Max Planck Was One Of The Founders Of Quantum Physics
B L O C C
Ahh S**t Here We Go Again
No Fun
Got to admire the Russians. Give them twenty thousand square miles of frozen-solid f**k-all and they'll find a way to make booze from spuds.
Clear Cache
Pot8o The Champion
Here Comes The Sun
The Spanish sacrificed their entire civilization in the name of their "Spanish" god instead.
History 101
If this is not real, then what happened? (I actually thought it happened)
History Memes Are The Future
I’ve Definitely Seen Worse
Imperialism Wasn't Invented By The White Man Yo
Guess How They Call It?
The Tomb of the Unknown R@pists (referring to the war crimes committed by Soviet Troops during the occupation of Germany.)
No One Is Your Enemy In Geopolitics
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