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.

5 Economic Collapses More Ridiculous Than This One

History is full of economic idiocy, and here are five economic collapses that make 2010 feel like the Renaissance.

Authors: By Matthew Hayden
Published: February 28, 2010
Comments: 343

6 Soldiers Who Survived Shit That Would Kill a Terminator

The next time grandpa starts talking about how far he had to walk in the snow to school, tell him about these badasses.

Authors: By Paul K Pickett
Published: February 26, 2010
Comments: 470

5 Reasons The Founding Fathers Were Kind Of Dicks

Today's teabaggers are douchebags, sure. But they didn't have anything on our Founding Fathers.

Authors: By Lola C.
Published: February 23, 2010
Comments: 1202

6 Coincidences You Won't Believe Actually Happened: Update

Look, if you dig deep enough everything is an amazing coincidence. But even cynics like us have to admit these are downright freaky.

Authors: By Jacopo della Quercia
Published: February 22, 2010
Comments: 1150

The 5 Most Widely Believed WWII Facts (That Are Bullshit)

Roosevelt DIDN'T kill the dinosaurs? Weird.

Authors: By Jacopo della Quercia
Published: February 11, 2010
Comments: 3392

9 Inventions that Prove Leonardo da Vinci Was a Supervillain

We're positive that the Mona Lisa shoots lasers, also.

Authors: By Jacopo della Quercia
Published: February 02, 2010
Comments: 323

Reminder: 7 Real World Heists That Put 'Ocean's 11' to Shame

Danny Ocean might have had some big plans in his movies, but he can't hold a candle to some of history's more daring real-life thieves.

Authors: By Jacopo della Quercia
Published: January 31, 2010
Comments: 212

6 Enlightened Ideas Brought to You by Evil Empires

Hey, thanks, Xerxes? For everything?

Authors: By Jacopo della Quercia , CRACKED Staff
Published: January 28, 2010
Comments: 818

7 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs Hidden in Famous Works of Art

OK, Dan Brown, you were right. There are hidden messages in old-school art. Dong messages.

Authors: By Jacopo della Quercia
Published: January 25, 2010
Comments: 635

8 Horribly Misguided 'Futuristic' Video Game Controllers

Just in case you need another reason to fondle your genitals.

Authors: By Matthew Hayden
Published: January 24, 2010
Comments: 162

6 Reasons Homemade Porn is a Worse Idea Than You Think

Thanks to a string of C-list celebrities and low budget websites, the idea of a home sex tape is now more reasonable than ever. Who would turn down a chance to hump on camera? Not me. Not you. Not anyone. But let this be a warning to you, some things do not belong on camera.

Authors: By Ian Fortey
Published: January 23, 2010
Comments: 472