Historic Vids (@historyinmemes)

Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802) was a successful French painter known for his unorthodox self-portraits. In 1769, he drew a portrait of Marie Antoinette, which was sent to Louis XVI of France so he could see his bride before he met her. During the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, Ducreux went t...

A compilation of Usain Bolt being kind to others. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, Usain Bolt’s ability to stay humble while stacking up numerous historic accomplishments is commendable. Some of his most notable achievements include: 1.Multiple Olympic Gold Medals: Bolt...

A rare intact pyramid capstone; it is one of the few known in existence. The capstone belonged to the Black Pyramid, which was built by King Amenemhat III, c 1850-1800 BC. The hand carving shows a solar disc with two cobras and outstretched wings (sign of protection) on each side. Below are two eye...

Maurice Tillet, the rumored inspiration behind Shrek, was a Russian-born French professional wrestler known as The French Angel. He achieved success in the 1940s, becoming a World Heavyweight Champion. Diagnosed with Acromegaly at 19, he faced physical challenges but pursued a career in law, acting...

The Brazilian skydiver Luigi Cani executed one of the most important jumps of his life in the Amazon. On this occasion, the holder of the world record for the smallest parachute jump in the world, took more than 100 million seeds - from 27 species of trees native to the local biome - to a remote de...