45 Funny History Memes That Weren’t In Your Textbooks (January 20, 2025)

History tells the story of everything that came before us—and sometimes what happened just last week. Occasionally, we even witness it unfolding in real-time. These days, the world moves so fast it’s hard to keep track of it all.

That’s where history memes come in. They’re a hilarious way to poke fun at the past while sharing the quirky, unforgettable, and downright bizarre stories that shaped the world. These funny history memes will test your knowledge and see just how much you actually remember from those high school history classes.


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h/t: r/HistoryMemes

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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.