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“History Fandom” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The History Fandom is a community of fan art and fanfiction about history.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “History Fandom” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22532 of the collection, and the 29th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “History Fandom” meme mean?

Talking about the History Fandom names a subculture where history is lived like fan fiction. Artists reimagine figures of the past in modern or fictional settings, mixing humor, drawing and storytelling, and enjoy pairing them as duos. People use the term for a love of history told with a fan’s freedom, or to tease an excess of enthusiasm. It divides opinion: some see a great tool for curiosity, others say it trivializes serious events.

Where does the “History Fandom” meme come from?

Know Your Meme describes the History Fandom as a community of fanfiction and fan art about notable events, figures and landmarks, mainly on DeviantArt and Tumblr, where artists call themselves “The History Peeps”. The earliest known historically inspired slash fiction is said to be an anonymous sketch of Tsar Alexander I and Napoleon, dating from after the Treaty of Tilsit in July 1807. Tolstoy’s War and Peace, in 1869, also depicts their relationship. The site’s entry dates to December 20, 2013. As of February 2014, the biggest clusters were the American Revolution, the American Civil War, World War II and the French Revolution, the latter overlapping with the Les Misérables fandom. World War II content draws criticism over how it handles atrocities. Other projects appeared on LiveJournal, Twitter and YouTube.

  1. After July 1807An anonymous sketch of Alexander I and Napoleon is said to be the earliest such historical fiction.
  2. 1869Tolstoy’s War and Peace depicts the relationship between the two leaders.
  3. December 20, 2013The Know Your Meme entry on the History Fandom is created.
  4. February 2014The American Revolution is the community’s largest cluster.

How to use the “History Fandom” meme

  • Draw a historical figure in modern clothes for a fan art community.
  • Write a French Revolution fanfic starring its key figures.
  • Tease a friend who ships two textbook figures.
  • Share a drawing of a historic monument reimagined as a character.

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The “History Fandom” card in MyMemeCards

History Fandom card
NumberNo. 22532
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame65/100 · #29 of 298
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “History Fandom” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; History Fandom comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the History Fandom?

It is a community of fanfiction and fan art about historical figures, landmarks and events.

Where is the History Fandom most active?

Mainly on DeviantArt and Tumblr, where artists call themselves “The History Peeps”.

Which topics are the most common?

As of February 2014, the American Revolution was the largest cluster, followed by the American Civil War, World War II and the French Revolution.

Why is the History Fandom criticized?

Some people say it trivializes serious subjects such as war and genocide.

How do I get the History Fandom meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “History Fandom” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the History Fandom card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Know Your Meme — History Fandom · checked on October 18, 2026.

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