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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
Serial pacifist 3 years ago
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.
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Where’s The Love?
Khara Mei 3 years ago (edited)
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.
Mohammad Ammar 3 years ago
Yup, part of the British empire without any of the perks that go along with it.
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Cat Momma 3 years ago
Also never mind the Bengal Famine that Churchill created to feed Brit troops. More people died keeping the troops alive than the number of people troops actually fought to save.
TotallyNOTaFox 3 years ago
Ah, the USSR....When everybody forgets that you started wars yourself and worked together with the bad guys by invading Poland
Chris Yuen 3 years ago
Thank you for forgetting China, who was allied with western powers then.... Losing MORE than India https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_casualties
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
That sounds about right. I lived quite a few years and I don't remember them being mentioned at all!!
Vishy 3 years ago
This was Gandhi's decision. He promoted non-violence as a religion and then sent thousands to die for the British.
der sebbl 3 years ago
Ghandi sent troops? How? He had no political power in WW2
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Vishy 3 years ago
India was not part of the U.K. It was enslaved by the British. The biggest gem in the royal crown was looted by the British.
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Maggie Mags 3 years ago
Hence, yet again a rather old history lesson that has never been learned.. DON'T fight other people's fights..not my war? You go fight in it, don't use me to win you the war
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I’ll Drink To That
Oais Wright 3 years ago
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.
#7
My Cat Is Gonna Be An Olympic Athlete
#8
The 70s Were A Weird Time
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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.”
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Indiana Jones And The Misappropriation Of Cultural Artifacts
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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
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ADHORTATOR 3 years ago
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.”
#13
Why Did Anyone Ever Think Sleeveless Leather Tops Were Used As Armour Back In The Day
#14
Oh Yeah It's Museum Time
Serial pacifist 3 years ago (edited)
Colonial Brits: Well, then, take the whole bloody construction to Britain, don't leave the sole statue sitting there in London all alone, incomplete!
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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.
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Today's Motivation Guys
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Max Planck Was One Of The Founders Of Quantum Physics
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B L O C C
#19
Ahh S**t Here We Go Again
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No Fun
Vix Spiderthrust 3 years ago
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.
#22
Clear Cache
#23
Pot8o The Champion
#24
Here Comes The Sun
Serial pacifist 3 years ago
The Spanish sacrificed their entire civilization in the name of their "Spanish" god instead.
#25
History 101
The Panda That Laughs All Day 3 years ago
If this is not real, then what happened? (I actually thought it happened)
#26
History Memes Are The Future
#27
I’ve Definitely Seen Worse
#28
Imperialism Wasn't Invented By The White Man Yo
#29
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.)
#30
No One Is Your Enemy In Geopolitics
#32
Queen Victoria Was Halal
Captain Kyra 3 years ago
She was such a massive hypocrite, she believed that women were meant to be ruled but didn't ever want anyone to tell her what to do. Royalty messes you up.
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Tag A Millennial Brunch Eater
#34
Your Thoughts?
#35
Fair Play
Vix Spiderthrust 3 years ago (edited)
Great but the LOTR elves turning up saying "we have come to honour the old alliance" were right there
#36
Ussrchitechture Was Quite Peculiar
Judit Turi 3 years ago
"The first metro system built in Russia, the Moscow metro glorified the technological progress of the Soviet Union and is today one of the world's busiest subway systems. It is most famous for its extravagant and unique interior design, exalted as the 'Palace of the People'." There is an other BP article about it : https://www.boredpanda.com/moscow-metro-station-architecture-russia-bright-future-david-burdeny/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
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Feels Bad Man
Donkey boi 3 years ago
Ireland has a very rich history. But yes, we did/do have sections in our books called, 'The Rape of Ireland', 'The Bastard Tudors', which relate to the English. And lets just say that even atheists believe in Hell when it comes to Oliver Cromwell.
#38
Time To Party
#39
Hatuey In 1512 Was A Real Chad
#40
Self Love Is Important
#41
Whatcha Looking At Dear?
#42
Stop The Cap
#44
Explain Canadians
#46
We Shmoking Meats Boys?
#48
Feels Bad Man
Laetitia Astolfi 3 years ago (edited)
France and England just declared war on Germany when Germany invaded Poland and that ended up in World War II... But I suppose historical accuracy is not the point of the meme...
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Basically
#50
They Guy Really Responsible For Wwii
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At The End Of Wwii The Danish Military Used Around 2,600 German Pows To Remove Landmines They Had Placed Throughout Denmark. The Germans Allegedly Cleared 1,389,281 Anti-Tank And Anti-Personnel Mines Before They Were Sent Home
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Like Father Like Son
#54
Speaking In Unintelligible
#56
Italians Killin It With The Birds
#57
Burn Burn Burn Boom Boom Pillage Pillage
Khara Mei 3 years ago
If I recall, Mongols converting to Islam in the Golden Hoarde era was localised and only to a handful of Mongolian leaders for political reasons, as the locals wouldn't accept rulership by a non-Muslim. Mongols in Monglia were (and still are) still very much Tengerist/Shamanist or Lamaist.
#58
Well, That's Worryingly Embarrassing
#59
The Mythical Russian Winter
#60
The Real Truth On French Foreign Policy
#61
Samurai Actually Loved Guns
#63
The Portuguese When Finding A New Place:
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How It All Began
#65
Where's The Bread Bonaparte?
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Not Lovely
#67
The Bbc Committed Treason Once
#69
There Goes 20% Of Male Roman Population Aged From 18 To 50 (Remade)
#70
Times Sure Have Changed
#72
Does One Really Good Deed, Cancel Out Your Other Bad Deeds?
Ian Webling 3 years ago
Millions? In World War I about 91,000 were killed by any gas. Less than 14,000 by mustard gas.
#74
Battle Of Castle Itter Be Like
#75
Why Yes, I Do Have Theoretical Degree In History, How Could You Tell?
#76
The More You Study The Middle Ages, The More Fucked Up It Gets
#77
Build Me An Army Worthy Of Rome
#78
Oh Mendeleev, What A Man You Are
#79
Nice Try
wifeofweasley 3 years ago (edited)
Whenever I see Bosnia and Herzegovina I have to think about the meme Bosnia: I'd like to go swimming, please? Croatia: No.
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