40 History Memes To Laugh Through The Ages As You Start Your Week (March 4, 2024)

Who said history had to be a drag? This week’s collection of 40 funny history memes is ready to prove otherwise, turning the drab into fab and making those ancient tales as relatable as your latest Netflix binge.

Gone are the days of dozing off to the drone of a lecture; we’re making history cool again, one meme at a time. Imagine Spartans cracking jokes about their workout routines or Shakespeare throwing puns beyond the grave—this roundup of funny history memes has it all.

So, grab your coffee and prepare for a time-traveling journey that’ll have you seeing historical figures in a whole new, hilarious light. Because, honestly, if Marie Antoinette had known about memes, “Let them eat cake” might have been the punchline of the century.


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h/t: r/HistoryMemes

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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.