Whether you're a student or simply a forgetful person who needs a refresh on world history, we have just the place for you. Thanks to the subreddit /r/HistoryMemes, we can look back on some of the most memorable moments in history in a much more painless way: through memes.

Memes are a great way to make your years of formal history education worth something. After all, it doesn't really seem like all those years of history meant anything when we're just watching politicians repeat the same mistakes. But history can also be a great reminder that the world is always in shambles, and it's really not just our generation or century. It's just the way the world works, which is also why we've got some great history memes to mock people from the past while waiting to enter into a new, better era. And so, we present to you some of the funniest historical jokes with a modern twist. The 14 below are some of our favorites.