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50 Of The Funniest Memes That Explain The Middle Ages In A Way That Books Probably Never Will
History,CuriositiesAUG 8, 2025

50 Of The Funniest Memes That Explain The Middle Ages In A Way That Books Probably Never Will

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The Middle Ages was a time in Europe from the collapse of Roman civilization to the start of the Renaissance. Society was deeply influenced by the Church, and most people lived rural, agricultural lives. The era is famous for knights, castles, and plagues but is so much more than just a collection of quirky legends.
The subreddit r/MedievalHistoryMemes, although silly in form, provides a nuanced picture of the period, highlighting everything from rigid class systems to political intrigues, all while making the peasants and nobles unexpectedly relatable.

#1 Nailed It

Nailed It
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#2 Don't Treat Me Like A Princess

Don't Treat Me Like A Princess
72points

#3 Horse Has A Point

Horse Has A Point
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#4 She Fancy

She Fancy
59points

#5 The Customer Is Always Right

The Customer Is Always Right
58points

#6 This Is Actually My Two Kids Last Name LOL

This Is Actually My Two Kids Last Name LOL
56points

#7 Seriously…

Seriously…
53points

#8 Take What You Can, Give Nothing Back

Take What You Can, Give Nothing Back
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50points

#9 Viking Meme

Viking Meme
49points

#10 This Is What A Cat Looks Like, Right?

This Is What A Cat Looks Like, Right?
47points

#11 This Does But A Smile On My Face

This Does But A Smile On My Face
44points

#12 Cat

Cat
44points

#13 I Like Metal Music

I Like Metal Music
44points

#14 Large Snails Were Oftentimes A Concern For The Medieval Man Or Woman

Large Snails Were Oftentimes A Concern For The Medieval Man Or Woman
43points

#15 Love Me Some Blue Filter. It's The Dark Ages, After All

Love Me Some Blue Filter. It's The Dark Ages, After All
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42points

#16 Smooth…

Smooth…
41points

#17 Ottomans

Ottomans
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#18 Which One Are You ?

Which One Are You ?
40points

#19 *the Invention Of The Ballista* “Just A Little Further…”

*the Invention Of The Ballista* “Just A Little Further…”
37points

#20 When People Say They Wish They Had A Time Machine

When People Say They Wish They Had A Time Machine
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