Whether you’ve been a fan of history ever since you were a kid or you’re just starting to delve deeper into the ins and outs of certain periods, you probably know how fascinating the subject can get. If you’re not into history at all—you might want to call someone who is right about now as the thing we’re delving deeper into today is history memes.

Shared by an Instagram account titled exactly that, the history-based humor has amassed over 40 thousand followers already, eagerly waiting for new posts to get those cogs turning. If you think such content is likely to be something you enjoy, too, scroll down to find some of the best examples from ‘History Memes’, and make sure to share them with a fellow history enthusiast.

Bored Panda turned to two history enthusiasts, Assistant Professor of History at the Department of History, Philosophy, and Geography at Columbus State University, Dr. Laura June Davis, and Assistant Professor of History at Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Ali A. Olomi to discuss what role memes and humor play when it comes to the subject of history. You will find both their thoughts in the text below.

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