38 Moments In History When Someone Was A Complete Jerk

They say history repeats itself. And that certainly holds true in today’s world, where wars, atrocities, and broken promises have become a common occurrence. Recently, netizens started trading stories about the worst jerk moves and selfish acts in history, and we collected the most shocking ones — to show you just how cruel humans can be. From rulers invading lands and harming millions for no good reason, to individuals ruining lives just for their own personal profit, there has never been a shortage of jerks in this world. If you think modern politics is toxic, wait until you see what people used to get away with.