Though it may span the entirety of human existence, jokes about history — wars, empires, and of course, Pope John Paul II blessing the Pokémon franchise in 2000 — still have yet to get old. Case in point? These hilarious memes poking fun at our forefathers — and the long-running absurdity of mankind. 

From the third amendment coming in the clutch to how medieval newlyweds were the adult film stars of their day, here are 22 historical memes to flex your knowledge and have a laugh.