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#2

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

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Serial pacifist 2 years ago

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

171points

#3

Impressive

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Khara Mei 2 years ago

Lol

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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.

#4

Where’s The Love?

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Khara Mei 2 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.

248points

#5

Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness

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Szirra 2 years ago

True that

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#6

I’ll Drink To That

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Oais Wright 2 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

150points

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

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Buren 2 years ago

I laughed way too loud seeing the second picture

107points

#8

The 70s Were A Weird Time

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But Nobody Came. 2 years ago

was this an accident thoughh

152points

#9

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

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Szirra 2 years ago

Would watch that 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.”

#10

Indiana Jones And The Misappropriation Of Cultural Artifacts

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Serial pacifist 2 years ago

If you mean “Britain” then yes!

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#11

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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Kitti B. 2 years ago

aww :')

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#12

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ADHORTATOR 2 years ago

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.”

#13

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

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But Nobody Came. 2 years ago

bc they would've been hot obviously 🙄 /s

105points

#14

Oh Yeah It's Museum Time

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Serial pacifist 2 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!

85points

#15

Peekaboo

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But Nobody Came. 2 years ago

AWH NO THE POOR DOGGO SNOOT

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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.

#16

Today's Motivation Guys

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Two_rolling_black_eyes 2 years ago

I like the Laconic humor attributed to the Spartans.

61points

#17

Max Planck Was One Of The Founders Of Quantum Physics

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Julia L 2 years ago

I guess Planck wasn’t constant

295points

#18

B L O C C

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Serial pacifist 2 years ago

The Eastern Block.

166points

#19

Ahh S**t Here We Go Again

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Khara Mei 2 years ago

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

74points

#20

No Fun

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Vix Spiderthrust 2 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.

141points

#21

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Dizavid 2 years ago

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.

142points

#22

Clear Cache

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Dizavid 2 years ago

"Incognito mode fapping..."

60points

#23

Pot8o The Champion

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But Nobody Came. 2 years ago

potatatattataooooooooee

62points

#24

Here Comes The Sun

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Serial pacifist 2 years ago

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

118points

#25

History 101

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The Panda That Laughs All Day 2 years ago

If this is not real, then what happened? (I actually thought it happened)

49points

#26

History Memes Are The Future

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XenoMurph 2 years ago

That's deep.

77points

#27

I’ve Definitely Seen Worse

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XenoMurph 2 years ago

Still not convinced about crypto.

60points

#28

Imperialism Wasn't Invented By The White Man Yo

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Eva Kašu 2 years ago

sovietfangirl, cute name, might gulag later

113points

#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.)

Krepard Report

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But Nobody Came. 2 years ago

Oh.. OH.

78points

#30

No One Is Your Enemy In Geopolitics

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Eva Kašu 2 years ago

The enemy of my enemy...

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#31

Yoink

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But Nobody Came. 2 years ago

Gru, is that you??

35points

#32

Queen Victoria Was Halal

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Captain Kyra 2 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.

36points

#33

Tag A Millennial Brunch Eater

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Dizavid 2 years ago

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.

38points

#34

Your Thoughts?

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Nathaniel 2 years ago

We should rename Genghis Khan to Captain Planet.

58points

#35

Fair Play

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Vix Spiderthrust 2 years ago (edited)

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

45points

#36

Ussrchitechture Was Quite Peculiar

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58points

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Judit Turi 2 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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#37

Feels Bad Man

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Donkey boi 2 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.

31points

#38

Time To Party

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ADHORTATOR 2 years ago

imagine with one kg of pepper....

32points

#39

Hatuey In 1512 Was A Real Chad

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Rival Hydra 2 years ago

Nooo… you can’t ruin my terrible threat

17points

#40

Self Love Is Important

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Eric C. 2 years ago

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

82points

#41

Whatcha Looking At Dear?

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Serial pacifist 2 years ago

You are cheating on me with Babbel?!

27points

#42

Stop The Cap

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Peign Gaming 2 years ago

Their claim to neutrality has ended by helping support Ukraine.

2points

#43

Down Real Bad

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51points

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Cecily Holland 2 years ago

Incel there

14points

#44

Explain Canadians

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ADHORTATOR 2 years ago

more details, please!

32points

#45

Oh No Laika

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Miocha 2 years ago

Laikaaaaaa

18points

#46

We Shmoking Meats Boys?

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Nathaniel 2 years ago

In some cases smoking meat is an euphemism.

33points

#47

Sorry I’m Advance

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XenoMurph 2 years ago

That's nuts!

47points

#48

Feels Bad Man

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Laetitia Astolfi 2 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...

24points

#49

Basically

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TheQueenZ 2 years ago

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

35points

#50

They Guy Really Responsible For Wwii

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TheQueenZ 2 years ago

Eesh. Thanks a lot guy. You kind of broke the world!

28points

#51

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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Ray Heap 2 years ago

Watch the movie: „Under the sands“ on this topic.

9points

#52

It Do Be Like That

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#53

Like Father Like Son

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XenoMurph 2 years ago

But... u-boats

11points

#54

Speaking In Unintelligible

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Rachel Grig 2 years ago

Hahahahaha, took me a second. Good one!

7points

#55

Just Go Away

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#56

Italians Killin It With The Birds

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Khara Mei 2 years ago (edited)

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

18points

#57

Burn Burn Burn Boom Boom Pillage Pillage

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33points

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Khara Mei 2 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.

12points

#58

Well, That's Worryingly Embarrassing

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ADHORTATOR 2 years ago

They did :-)

22points

#59

The Mythical Russian Winter

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Chich 2 years ago

This need a revision :P

14points

#60

The Real Truth On French Foreign Policy

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Chich 2 years ago

yes it is

14points

#61

Samurai Actually Loved Guns

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Khara Mei 2 years ago

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).

18points

#62

Roman Determination

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#63

The Portuguese When Finding A New Place:

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Pumpkin Spice 2 years ago

Portugese: you receive: bread. i receive: boob. fair deal.

11points

#64

How It All Began

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Luis Gomez 2 years ago

And today a new Mussolini is the pm of Italy.

17points

#65

Where's The Bread Bonaparte?

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Oais Wright 2 years ago

Napoleon?

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#66

Not Lovely

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23points

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Cats 2 years ago

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..

10points

#67

The Bbc Committed Treason Once

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Dizavid 2 years ago (edited)

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!

12points