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
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.)
Sorry "But Nobody Came", but i thought your name as the comment.
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If they really did it, then it's a fact. Good for locals being blunt about it.
They did it in poland, germany and now ukraine. Those bastards haven't changed.
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While the soviet troops did it in a bigger proportion they weren't the only ones 😕😔
Yeah, but not everyone has a memorial in honor of the soldiers who did it in front of their door to be reminded of it. Eastern German politics were (forcibly) very pro-Russian right after WWII, and it's a bit different when there were people alive who lived through the whole ordeal, who couldn't do anything about it.
Load More Replies... Rape, stealing and other nasty stuff was always part of war, no matter who was part of it.
Yeah, but not everyone has a memorial in honor of the soldiers who did it in front of their door to be reminded of it. Eastern German politics were (forcibly) very pro-Russian right after WWII, and it's a bit different when there were people alive who lived through the whole ordeal, who couldn't do anything about it.
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Looks like the Russian Army hasn’t changed its habits since then either
That's a thing that will always nag me, when talking about WWII Germans are (rightfully) dragged through the mud but all other crimes are minimalized. The soviets marched into Germany and raped countless women and children as "revenge" for their fathers/husbands/brothers who killed other soldiers. I do not need unnecessary hate btw, I know who is to blame but other war crimes need to be recognized as well
also the British incarcerated the people wearing pink triangles as soon as they left the concentration camps, so no one really has a good track record
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There are going to be a lot of these after this invasion is over!!! So many rapes and so many assaults on innocent civilians!! On children!!! Any ages!! Outrageous! Can somebody stop him??
This is going on in so many other parts of the world and people are only talking about this. That is outrageous. These crimes come with war. And sadly a lot of countries experience it. Millions of people migrated in Africa because of wars and starvation, wasn't even mentioned in the news. But when it's closer to home, people suddenly care...
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Yeah, but not everyone has a memorial in honor of the soldiers who did it in front of their door to be reminded of it. Eastern German politics were (forcibly) very pro-Russian right after WWII, and it's a bit different when there were people alive who lived through the whole ordeal, who couldn't do anything about it.
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That is not really true: The BBC one wrote about it and said that the locals called it that way and the Russians made a big thing about that BBC news. But I never heard that name here in Berlin.
I am from Berlin and I never heard that name before. Doesn't necessarily mean it's not a thing, but it's definitely not as widespread as this makes it seem
“Don't do unto others what you don't want done unto you.” ― Confucius
They were committed throughout history by almost every nation. Even native Americans kept slaves from other tribes as captives for men's amusement. When Russia fought the revolution for communism, the red army raped citizens as well, their own. I guess in war no one is safe, unfortunately. At least today it is against the Nuremberg laws.
Yes but.... In WW2 Nazi soldiers had done wholesale slaughter etc of Russian civilians. Not that I condone the mass rape in any way but to me is more understandable than today in Ukraine.
No One Is Your Enemy In Geopolitics
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