History memes have been growing in popularity over the years. Now one of the internet's favorite trends, they add a whole new meaning to something a bunch of old guys did thousands of years ago. You've probably wondered why history is such an important subject in school since the past doesn't always seem relevant when the world nowadays is already falling apart enough. Well, this is why.

Historians love to share their reasons for mocking people in the past, and even amateur students can understand the appeal of these jokes about ancient life modified for the modern era. Plus, they make a great means of procrastination, since you're technically studying while you scroll through this list (or at least that's what you can tell your parents). If you want to spend some time online but don't want to get judged for being unproductive, here are 18 of the best memes to teach you some fun facts.