The Humorous History Company Secret Society – The Humorous History Company

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Finding humour in the past, whether it wants us to or not

The Humorous History Company Secret Society is an organisation devoted to the appreciation of history, humour and the firm belief that almost any historical event can be improved by a mildly inappropriate joke.

Founded in 1066 (historians refute this claim), the Secret Society exists to celebrate the great figures of history, the absurd events they found themselves involved in and the fact that, despite humanity's best efforts, very little has changed over the centuries.

Meetings are in secret. So secret in fact that no one knows about them, so nobody turns up.

We do not wear ceremonial robes, have bizarre handshakes or strange initiation rituals; however, what you get up to in your own time is up to you; we don’t judge.

Member benefits include:

Member-only offers and promotions
Historically questionable correspondence with a wholly unnecessary amount of historical humour
The occasional secret communique, which is considerably less exciting than it sounds
New members get a 10% discount code

As a secret society, your email address and personal details also remain secret. You can leave at any point, although we fail to see why you would want to.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can the Secret Society actually be secret when you have a whole page about it?

Good point.

Do I need to know about history?

No, but It's hard to find a joke about Henry VIII funny when your first thought is 'Who's Henry VIII?'

Are there any membership requirements?

Can you read this? Good, you're in!

What exactly does the Secret Society do?

Primarily, we make jokes about dead people.

Do members receive special privileges?

Yes, that's kind of the point.

Do you have a secret headquarters?

Not at the moment. We've narrowed it down to either a candlelit chamber beneath Westminster Abbey or Dave's spare room.

Disclaimer: The Humorous History Company Secret Society is neither secret nor an official society and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of unsolicited historical 'facts'.