Cracked Archive - History

Cracked Archive - Whether it s a crack on American history or world history, Cracked s funny writers know just how to point out the absurd and comical in all the historical stories we ve heard for ages. Check out funny articles and stories on history at Cracked.com.

The Incredible Life Of History's Greatest Golddigger: Death Rays, Yoga Cults, and Mad Science

Meet Ganna Walska, the tabloid superstar who became incredibly rich marrying total weirdos.

Authors: By Alex Hanton
Published: June 21, 2021
Comments: 14

America’s First UFO Sighting Was Way Earlier Than You Think

Conventional wisdom might finger the '40s, but the truth has been out there - or not - for literal centuries.

Authors: By Eirik Gumeny
Published: June 19, 2021
Comments: 4

6 Ways To Dodge The Draft (And 6 Celebs Who Tried Them)

If you were an able-bodied man in years past, you could either serve your country, or you could try these methods.

Authors: By Ryan Menezes
Published: June 19, 2021
Comments: 26

Meet The Soldier Who (Accidentally) Had An Epic Drug Trip ... In The Middle of WWII

As the old saying goes: "Sometimes it's World War II, and you inadvertently do way too much meth."

Authors: By Alex Hanton
Published: June 18, 2021
Comments: 21

Thirty Years of World Politics (as Explained by Grainy Pizza Hut Ads We Found in the Attic)

If you want to know about recent history, don't peruse the state archives, look at a hoarder's VHS collection.

Authors: By Nathan Williams
Published: June 18, 2021
Comments: 3

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Don't Panic: 14 Facts About Douglas Adams

So long and thanks for the facts.

Authors: By Shea
Published: June 17, 2021
Comments: 18

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13 Incredible Now-You-Know Facts About Russia

Some countries go to any lengths and depths to stake their claim.

Authors: By Andrea Meno
Published: June 17, 2021
Comments: 24

4 Words You're Using Wrong (Because Of The Bible)

You're using words wrong, wrong, wrong. Luckily, God is merciful, and we're happy to explain things for you.

Authors: By Ryan Menezes
Published: June 13, 2021
Comments: 34

How The Evil Clown Archetype Got Started

The trope might feel new, but it has its origins in the 1800s.

Authors: By Eirik Gumeny
Published: June 12, 2021
Comments: 4

5 Ridiculous Ways Real Spies Got Caught

Thankfully, not everyone's a master of stealth, and so we managed to bring the following spies to justice, thanks to their bumbling incompetence.

Authors: By Ryan Menezes
Published: June 12, 2021
Comments: 3

55 Strange Facts About Famous Events From History

History contains a lot of stuff, but we don't know much about it.

Authors: By Cracked Writers, Ryan Menezes
Published: June 12, 2021
Comments: 6

American Soldiers Would Sometimes Risk Their Lives For Ice Cream (VIDEO)

Jordan Breeding of Cracked and Karl Smallwood of Fact Fiend head back to World War II to discuss how freaking obsessed Americans are with ice cream, how nuts the British go for tea, and how nobody really likes carrots. It's a history lesson, kids.