While our admiration for history shows no sign of fading, not every part of our past is worth celebrating.

While our admiration for history shows no sign of fading, not every part of our past is worth celebrating.

While some ideas were applauded and celebrated by society at the time, others were greeted with raised eyebrows and suspicious looks.

While some ideas were applauded and celebrated by society at the time, others were greeted with raised eyebrows and suspicious looks.

We like to think that only those in power can shape the course of humanity. That us average folk have no say in a serious matter. But one popular Instagram account is trying to prove the opposite.

We like to think that only those in power can shape the course of humanity. That us average folk have no say in a serious matter. But one popular Instagram account...

The world is a big place and there's so much happening here that it's impossible to keep track of every noteworthy moment. Luckily, there are "depositories" that store them so we can catch up.

The world is a big place and there's so much happening here that it's impossible to keep track of every noteworthy moment. Luckily, there are "depositories" that store them so we...

If you've been reading Bored Panda, you know we have a soft spot for our past. Apparently, so does Reddit.

If you've been reading Bored Panda, you know we have a soft spot for our past. Apparently, so does Reddit.

Our history is filled with weird tales, and the best part is that some of them are true.

Our history is filled with weird tales, and the best part is that some of them are true.

When we try to put historical events into perspective, we often simplistically divide things into 'old days' and 'modern times,' because our brains can often struggle with the concept of time.

When we try to put historical events into perspective, we often simplistically divide things into 'old days' and 'modern times,' because our brains can often struggle with the concept of time.

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