History Shmistory

May 26, 2025

The Far Side delves into historic events, places, and famous dead people.

Hannibal’s first attempt
“I’m sorry, Mr. Funucci, but we’ve decided to award the ceiling project to Michelangelo.”
"Moby Dick" chapter 1 Call me Chapter 1 Call me Bill Chapter 1 Call me Al.
C’mon, Dad! Shoot the apple! Shoot the apple!
Unknown to most historians, William Tell had an older and less fortunate son named Warren.
The fake McCoys
And ice cream! I said, "Let them eat cake and ice cream!"
Marie Antoinette’s last-ditch effort to save her head.
“‘That’s fine,’ I said. ‘Good nose,’ I said. But no, you had to go and hit the chisel one more time.”
MUSEUM INFORMATION / MING DYNASTY VASE CIRCA 1500 A.D. / (ping!) / ANCIENT 1450-17

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