40 History Memes (Incredibly Loosely) Based on Human History

Roy

1 year ago

Ah, history—the stuffy subject we all pretended to pay attention to in school. But who knew it could be so hilarious? Today, we journey through the annals of time armed with nothing but laughter, as we explore 40 side-splitting history memes that'll have you seeing the past in a whole new light. So dust off your textbooks (or just Google it), and prepare to laugh your way through the ages.

Step into the time machine of comedy with our collection of history memes that'll have you laughing from ancient civilizations to modern times. From Cleopatra's eye-roll-worthy puns to Napoleon's pint-sized complex, these memes breathe new life into the annals of history with a healthy dose of humor. Whether you're a history buff or just appreciate a good joke, there's something for everyone in this collection of historical hilarity. So sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh through time.

Everyone thanking the USA, UK, and USSR for defeating the axis India India India who fought on all fronts and gave the allies the largest amount of volunteers in history yet wasn't recognized for it's contributions to the war
When you, an up and coming star from Mississippi, agree to have the press take pictures of you getting a polio vaccine and subsequently cause immunisation levels in the USA to rise from 0.6% to over 80% in 6 months:
*The child of some pre " Ite throwing stones at the crowd in ancient athens. Diogenes: Take care that you don't hit your father! *me 2000+ years later...
The coins in a pocket of WW1 soldier managed to stop a bullet
Some British guy: *writes God save the Queen* The rest of the world needing new anthems: Canada South Africa Rhodesia Hawaii New Zealand Switzerland Germany Russia Australia U.S. Liechtenstein
Britain and France sieging the Germans in Dunkirk in 1944 and 1945
MOUNT RUSHMORE BEFORE IT WAS CARVED Its natural beauty was unpresidented.
Someone: 123 is a funny number The Polish guy next to him:
When you ask a chemistry teacher in Nauru why phosphorus isn't on their periodic table
Never Ask A Woman Her Age A Man, His Salary Any Brit, who did the famous British national hero William
Things to say that will always start a fight I just killed Franz Ferdinand

As you scrolled through our collection of history memes, you couldn't help but marvel at the clever wit and humor on display. From ancient Egypt to the Renaissance, each meme brought a new perspective to familiar historical figures and events. With every scroll, you found yourself laughing out loud at the absurdity of it all, marveling at how humor has the power to bring the past to life in unexpected ways. After all, who knew history could be so funny?

Ready for more laughs from the past? Explore our archives for a treasure trove of historical humor and comedic gems waiting to be discovered. From ancient civilizations to modern times, there's no shortage of laughter to be found in the annals of history. So grab your time-traveling hat (or just a comfy chair), and prepare for a journey through the ages with laughter as your

Roy

Roy R., Chief Meme Curator Roy founded Thunder Dungeon in 2012 and has since guided its growth into a 2.5 million‑strong community of meme enthusiasts. With over a decade of digital‑media experience and a nose for viral humor, Roy oversees content strategy, ensuring every post is both hilarious and high‑quality

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