23 History Memes Dug Up From Centuries of Questionable Human Behavior

Cata Holmes • Writer

Sep 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

History was chaotic way before the internet got involved…

History had to be one of those classes where students either loved it and were obsessed with it… or they hated it and couldn't bare listing to the teacher. I'm in the middle, actually. There were certain topics that really spoke to me, and others that were so slow that I fell asleep every time. Nonetheless, after becoming a writer and a meme lover, I realized that history memes are very funny!

First, I'll start by saying that laughing at moments that happened back in time is a bit weird. Or I find it to be pretty nerdy and geeky, actually. And I don't have a problem with that at all. On the contrary: I'm convinced that history memes are the best kinds of memes since they can teach you something and, at the same time, give you something to laugh about… It's the best combination ever! But besides that, they all resemble those history classes in which some classmate would make a joke out of something and every student would laugh out loud… those good old days…

Secondly, so many things happened in human history that creating memes about certain moments or events is a way of honouring the people who had to endure them. Nowadays we live very comfortable lives, with good houses, internet, and a lot of technology that makes our lives easier and sometimes, happier. But before, things were far more complicated. Not only because of the political disputes among countries and cities, but also because of the diseases and wild animals that coexisted with people. Threats were around the corner, and only the smartest and bravest were the ones who survived.

There's something so inspiring about that last thing… those people who made it and found a way to live a good life in those conditions were super capable, and creating memes that refer to those times is a good way to remember them. If you found any of this to be interesting, and if you finish reading my whole rumble, then scroll down to find the best history memes.