Ancient history and mythology is full of pain and tragedy, but we all know that where there's tragedy, there's humor. Throughout time, humans have laughed at their own cosmic misfortune. Sometimes, it's all we can do. We've collected some funny ancient history memes that poke fun at the past and cleverly reference significant moments in history.
Orpheus noooooooo.
My, how the turn tables.
The event that must not be named.
Athena was a real headache for Zeus.
Vlad the Inhaler.
Hold up…
You had ONE job.
Interesting strategy.
"Platonic love."
At least unattractiveness comes in handy when you're trying to escape a ruthless king.
Settle down, class.
Anne Boleyn would not find this joke funny.
Is that a Nagant M1895 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Low effort, but I'll allow it.
Historians love to straight-wash history.
Hippocrates is turning in his grave.
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Okay, nerds.
When podcasts do it it's interesting and educational. But when I do it it's annoying? Smh.
Surprise!
Dionysus: a god for the people.
Even pharaohs had their moments of embarrassment.
Artemis knew how to put a creep in his place.
An old pile of rocks just hits different for a history nerd.
I'm dead.
Why not both?
Henry, I think you've had enough.
What a deal!
No, no. She's got a point.
Too bad he screwed up in the dumbest way possible.
Mind blown.
Joe mama!