History lover gift ideas
Here’s some thoughtful gift ideas for the History enthusiast in your life.
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1. History-Themed Apparel
T-shirts, hoodies, and hats featuring quotes or images from one’s favorite historical era.
2. History Books
Biographies, historical novels, or books on specific eras they love, such as Ancient Rome, the Renaissance, or WWII.
3. Historical Board Games
Games based on historical events, or fun trivia historical facts, or ones like this one created in partnership with The HISTORY Channel, the world’s premier destination for historical storytelling since 1995,
4. Historical Document Reproductions
Copies of famous documents like the Magna Carta, or a favorite historical letter.
Here’s American History The Liberty Collection Reproductions Historical Documents 1978
5. Funny European History Poster
History, but make it current. What if yearbook superlatives had been around for these key European History figures.
6. Vintage Map Poster
A beautifully framed map of an ancient city or historical region they’re interested in. Or perhaps an historical map of their home city.
7. Ancestry DNA Kit
Let them explore their own history with a DNA kit that reveals their family lineage.
8. Replica Artifacts
Reproductions of historical artifacts like medieval coins, Egyptian artifacts, or Roman statues.
9. History buff sign
How about this – Their own parking sign!
10. Build your own Rome
They say Rome wasn’t built in one day. but you could try, with this Rome Skyline Architecture Model Building Set- 373 Pieces
11. Old Newspaper Reprints
A reprinted newspaper from a significant day in history, such as the day the moon landing was announced or the end of WWII.
12. Historical Cookbook
Consider a cookbook that showcases recipes from various historical eras, allowing you to sample dishes from Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, or Victorian England.
However, be wary of any dinner invitations that may follow!
13. Historical Fiction
An historical fiction book is also a great gift if they like reading.
14. Antique Collectibles
A small antique item like a vintage compass, an old coin, or a vintage book related to their favorite era.
15. Customised History Timeline Poster
A timeline that highlights major events from a favourite era or charts historical events alongside their life milestones.
16 . History themed jigsaws
If they are a jigsaw fan as well combine the two interests with a history themed jigsaw.
17. History Lovers quiz book
This is the Ultimate History Buff Challenge, push their knowledge to the limit and leave them craving more.
18. Personal History
Get them to write their own history – Check out this site My Life in a Book.