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History. It’s a never-ending story full of twists, turns and lessons to be learned that we're currently writing as you read this. It always repeats itself eventually, and it should never be forgotten. So even if you finished your formal education decades ago, it’s never a bad time to refresh your knowledge about the past. And if you’re looking for some reminders of historical events told through a humorous lens, you’ve come to the perfect place!
Below, you’ll find some of the funniest and most clever memes that have been shared on this Instagram account. So enjoy scrolling through this comedic history lesson, and be sure to upvote the pics that inspire you to brush up on the historical fun facts you keep hidden up your sleeve!
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WonderWoman 2 weeks ago
They managed to get the felon elected again. Never underestimate the power of the press manipulating gullible fools.
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Katy McMouse 2 weeks ago
Wouldn't that be a fuucking phenomenal turn of events?
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luci (he/fae) 2 weeks ago (edited)
someone shot McKinley twice in the stomach, another guy shot Lincoln in the head, and Garfield got shot in the back. someone tried to shoot Reagan, someone else tried to shoot Roosevelt (ty Bryn for reminding me!). this all took me 2 Google searches (to find out where McKinley and Garfield were shot) and a basic knowledge of American history. then again, fox news has never really cared about getting facts right...
María Hermida 2 weeks ago
@The Mediterranean Fruit Why not? I wish some pieces of s**t all the harm in the world. They are evil, the hurt people and they don't care. I hope they all die a painful, lonely, slow death.
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Adam Zad 2 weeks ago
The level of hatred toward what HISTORIANS, who specialize in presidential administrations, have deemed the worst president in history, is entirely justified.
whiterabbit 2 weeks ago
Not a very good counterpoint when someone tried to do the same to Trump.
Jane Alexander 1 week ago
The level of hate from 45 is beyond anything we've seen from an American president in our entire hsitory.
Ralph Vanloton 2 weeks ago
He was shoot in the forehead from the Grassy Knoll by the other 'Lone Gunman.'
Eva Sawyer 2 weeks ago
To be fair there is a difference between one person being so anti president that they shoot them, and there being millions of people who are nasty and hateful towards a single person. So while it is a little overblown, the idea behind her statement isn't really wrong.
The Darkest Timeline 2 weeks ago
He earned every ounce of hate sent his way. He invites it; he revels in it. Then the tools at Fox wonder why?
ChickyChicky 2 weeks ago
I wouldn't quite call the second one an assasination attempt--a guy was arrested with a gun, but it was never shot and he was far away from Trump. In any case, I wish more people agreed with your second statement. People like Trump and his supporters, for example.
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I have to admit that history was never my favorite subject in school. For some reason, my teachers just could not convince me that it was relevant to my life at all. Why should I worry about the past when I’m going to be living in the future? Well, now I wish I could turn back time and pay much closer attention in those classes, because I know now just how fascinating and important the history of the world is!
When it comes to why we should all be invested in history, University of the People notes on their site that it allows us to comprehend more. It’s much harder to grasp what’s going on in the world when you don’t know the context and the history of what’s happened before. Plus, it teaches us so much about society and other people. Why does your culture have the traditions that it does? They’re not arbitrary; they came about in the past for a reason. And you probably want to know why!
Understanding history also helps us understand our own identities. Anything from how you look, what language you speak and what foods your grandmother prepares can be explained by looking in the past. Your life was also shaped by how your ancestors lived. For example, were any of them in the military? Were they wealthy? These previous generations impact how you live today.
We also need historical context to fully understand the issues that are happening in the world at the moment. Ever wondered why certain countries have beef with one another? Chances are, there’s a long explanation in your history textbook. And taking the time to learn about conflicts around the world can help you be a much more informed global citizen.
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Ali H M Salehuddin 3 weeks ago
All cannons? Cannot be! Should have been one cannon, one flame thrower, one grenade launcher and one anti-riot water gun.
History can also provide us with plenty of explanations for why things change over time. It’s not a secret why there are so many fewer smokers in the United States today than there were half a century ago. Or why Britain voted in favor of Brexit, even though many people around the world disagreed with their choice. Without historical context, nothing makes sense. But when we dive a little deeper and take the time to understand the past, we can see why the future is going in the direction that it is.
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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 3 weeks ago
Holodomor in 1932-33, millions of Ukrainians were deliberately starved to death by the Soviet union
Another great thing that history can teach us is morals and values. When we look back on atrocities that happened in the past, we know that we never want to be a part of repeating them. We can learn from the mistakes of previous generations to improve our own actions. Plus, history can help inform our political decisions. You might align with a certain party based on how they’ve made decisions in the past. Or you might try to avoid certain policies or voting for particular politicians due to how they’ve historically acted.
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Gavin Johnson 2 weeks ago
Yeah, kinda unfair. There were clearly Nazis who used the rat lines to escape Europe at the end of WWII assisted by the Catholic Church btw. But there was (and still is) a relationship between Argentina and Germany that predates the war, why do you think that was the country of choice for escaping Nazis? PS ask who built the rocket program in the US, some very Germanic accents there too….
Understanding the history of your own city, region and nation can also make you a much better citizen. When you travel, you’ll be able to understand what makes your home different from where you’re visiting. And you’ll have the ability to teach others about your own culture if they’re curious. Having thousands of different cultural identities around the world is what makes our planet so special, and it’s important for the history of each place to never be lost.
So how can you expand your understanding of the past while you’re living in the present? Well, The London Dungeon’s first tip is to experience it. Go to museums, visit historical sites and have immersive experiences that will help you remember exactly what you learned. If you turn facts into memories, you’ll be much more likely to hold onto that knowledge. But if you can’t physically travel, don’t underestimate watching a great YouTube video or documentary. The information will be served up on a platter for you, and you shouldn’t have any problem retaining it!
You can also broaden your understanding of history by taking plenty of quizzes online. This can be a fun way to test your knowledge and see what you’d like to learn more about. If you miss a question or notice that you don’t know much about a specific topic, start researching that! Quizzes can help us identify gaps in our knowledge and provide a fun, interactive way to learn even more.
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Patrick Linnen 2 weeks ago
Given the trend of using "A.I." (I refuse to call this Intelligence) in search tools, I would not be surprised if 'mustard gas' is stated as a food ingredient.
We hope you’re enjoying your scroll through these hilarious history memes, pandas! Keep upvoting all of your favorites, and let us know in the comments below what your favorite moments in history are. Then, if you’d like to check out even more funny pics similar to the ones featured here, we’ve got another Bored Panda article that will be right up your alley right here!
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The Big Bad 3 weeks ago
It gets difficult for a teacher when the parents tell their kids WWII did not happen, or at least the Holocaust die not/was not severe. It is mind baffling...
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Pedantic Panda 2 weeks ago (edited)
USA to natives. Spanish to natives. British to Irish. Myanmar to Rohingya. Pakistan to Bangladeshi. Let's not try to feel good about singeling out 1 country when lots done or are doing it.
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Forrest Hobbs 2 weeks ago
Brit here. Yeah, but no. When we have a Conservative government, they try to make official school history books like the top figure. But our actual historians produce history books more like the lower picture. I'm reading one at the moment. It's extremely depressing - not least because I happen to know that the British empire's treatment of its subjects was nothing like as bad as it got. So: other nations handed out *even worse* unspeakable horror than the stuff I'm learning about being committed by our lot. Just Say No to Imperialism.
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Grace French 2 weeks ago
How could a country that produced a-ha be so evil....thanks for ruining my childhood...
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Guess Undheit 2 weeks ago
Hitler asked Ferdinand Porsche to build a cheap car for the public, not to build for the nazis. That was Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. As for Japan, don't ask what Mitsubishi were doing during the war....
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Eppe 3 weeks ago
Still, this is a way above average post for BP nowadays.
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Guess Undheit 2 weeks ago (edited)
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brookeannsimmer 2 weeks ago
People in the comments were crazy defensive about these posts, yeah, a six word post doesn't offer all the context in the world, but like, chill
Forrest Hobbs 2 weeks ago
"Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium"? - not today, thanks. In any case, why would one pay for content largely copied from the original content creators? If BP can make a profit from the adverts, okay - but...
Sandy Kavanaugh 2 weeks ago
"Bored Panda Premium?!" "Subscribe now?" Since when does it cost to visit and read Bored Panda? And where did all our points go?
Forrest Hobbs 2 weeks ago
Very few of them are insulting if you ask me. They're not meant to be taken seriously in any case - I mean, pretending that a video game featuring Roman legionaries with a machine gun was the result of proper historical research? Come on!
Load More Replies... Eppe 3 weeks ago
Still, this is a way above average post for BP nowadays.
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"Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium"? F**k you, and f**k that. Nobody's going to pay.
brookeannsimmer 2 weeks ago
People in the comments were crazy defensive about these posts, yeah, a six word post doesn't offer all the context in the world, but like, chill
Forrest Hobbs 2 weeks ago
"Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium"? - not today, thanks. In any case, why would one pay for content largely copied from the original content creators? If BP can make a profit from the adverts, okay - but...
Sandy Kavanaugh 2 weeks ago
"Bored Panda Premium?!" "Subscribe now?" Since when does it cost to visit and read Bored Panda? And where did all our points go?
Forrest Hobbs 2 weeks ago
Very few of them are insulting if you ask me. They're not meant to be taken seriously in any case - I mean, pretending that a video game featuring Roman legionaries with a machine gun was the result of proper historical research? Come on!
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