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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

That Giant Thermonuclear Reactor In The Sky Makes Life Possible But Hear Me Out About That Jesus Guy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Allow me to enslave and eventually annihilate you for that snappy comment, in the best tradition of the civilized world.

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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?

Where’s The Love?

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Khara Mei
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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I’ll Drink To That

I’ll Drink To That

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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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.

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My Cat Is Gonna Be An Olympic Athlete

My Cat Is Gonna Be An Olympic Athlete

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Olga Of Kiev's Bloody Revenge Would Make A Good Movie

Olga Of Kiev's Bloody Revenge Would Make A Good Movie

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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

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

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IBMs machines helped to trace jewish people, Henry Ford was an antisemite who received german decorations.....

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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.”

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Why Did Anyone Ever Think Sleeveless Leather Tops Were Used As Armour Back In The Day

Why Did Anyone Ever Think Sleeveless Leather Tops Were Used As Armour Back In The Day

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Oh Yeah It's Museum Time

Oh Yeah It's Museum Time

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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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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#17

Max Planck Was One Of The Founders Of Quantum Physics

Max Planck Was One Of The Founders Of Quantum Physics

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Ahh S**t Here We Go Again

Ahh S**t Here We Go Again

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Khara Mei
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He exists! There aren't many George Jetsons out there but he must be one of them.

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No Fun

No Fun

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Vix Spiderthrust
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except the Romans lasted much, much longer. We're less of a fall from grace and more of a kamikaze into the nuclear plant on bring your own stick of dynamite day.

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Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Spanish sacrificed their entire civilization in the name of their "Spanish" god instead.

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#28

Imperialism Wasn't Invented By The White Man Yo

Imperialism Wasn't Invented By The White Man Yo

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#29

Guess How They Call It?

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.)

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#32

Queen Victoria Was Halal

Queen Victoria Was Halal

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

Tag A Millennial Brunch Eater

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gen X here. Can we borrow it after the millennials are done so we can go back in time and stop our parents from meeting and creating us? No real reason, we just ran out of ways to be nihilistic, so this was kinda an obvious end note if you think about it.

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#35

Fair Play

Fair Play

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great but the LOTR elves turning up saying "we have come to honour the old alliance" were right there

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Ussrchitechture Was Quite Peculiar

Ussrchitechture Was Quite Peculiar

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"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

Feels Bad Man

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#39

Hatuey In 1512 Was A Real Chad

Hatuey In 1512 Was A Real Chad

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#40

Self Love Is Important

Self Love Is Important

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're learning history and you feel all warm and fuzzy, you're probably not learning history.

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Stop The Cap

Stop The Cap

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Feels Bad Man

Feels Bad Man

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

Basically

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just greedy billionaires who won't let us quit working to death.

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#50

They Guy Really Responsible For Wwii

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

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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#52

It Do Be Like That

It Do Be Like That

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#54

Speaking In Unintelligible

Speaking In Unintelligible

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Just Go Away

Just Go Away

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#56

Italians Killin It With The Birds

Italians Killin It With The Birds

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, the Emu War of 1932 (Aus) and Four Pests Campaign 1958-1962 (Chn) I know of. What is the Italian one?

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Burn Burn Burn Boom Boom Pillage Pillage

Burn Burn Burn Boom Boom Pillage Pillage

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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The Real Truth On French Foreign Policy

The Real Truth On French Foreign Policy

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#61

Samurai Actually Loved Guns

Samurai Actually Loved Guns

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The filmmakers of Samurai and Cowboy films were inspired by each other to the extent that some plots are interchangeable. However, neither film genres are technically based on what is strictly considered Samurai (warrior under a lord), but Ronin (warrior without a lord).

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#62

Roman Determination

Roman Determination

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The Portuguese When Finding A New Place:

The Portuguese When Finding A New Place:

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Not Lovely

Not Lovely

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn’t a meme, it’s just a screenshot of a subtitled joke scene from The Office showing how ignorant Michael is. Not gonna “learn anything about history” from this..

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The Bbc Committed Treason Once

The Bbc Committed Treason Once

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure sending a nice fruit basket will smooth things over with them. Then the surprise invasion is back on! Never underestimate the power of a nice fruit basket!

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I Should Learn Their Language And Get Some Clothes Before Going There

I Should Learn Their Language And Get Some Clothes Before Going There

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There Goes 20% Of Male Roman Population Aged From 18 To 50 (Remade)

There Goes 20% Of Male Roman Population Aged From 18 To 50 (Remade)

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Times Sure Have Changed

Times Sure Have Changed

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But..... not having to send 21 year olds into battle is a good thing though?

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6 Day War Be Like

6 Day War Be Like

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#72

Does One Really Good Deed, Cancel Out Your Other Bad Deeds?

Does One Really Good Deed, Cancel Out Your Other Bad Deeds?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Millions? In World War I about 91,000 were killed by any gas. Less than 14,000 by mustard gas.

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Feels Good When The Masses Chant Your Name Like That, Dont You Think Boss?

Feels Good When The Masses Chant Your Name Like That, Dont You Think Boss?

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Why Yes, I Do Have Theoretical Degree In History, How Could You Tell?

Why Yes, I Do Have Theoretical Degree In History, How Could You Tell?

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Build Me An Army Worthy Of Rome

Build Me An Army Worthy Of Rome

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe 99.99 % of their soldiers, but surely not of the population..-

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#78

Oh Mendeleev, What A Man You Are

Oh Mendeleev, What A Man You Are

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Don't question him ma'am, or he'll wave his mega dong at us again!!!"

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Nice Try

Nice Try

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whenever I see Bosnia and Herzegovina I have to think about the meme Bosnia: I'd like to go swimming, please? Croatia: No.