27 Fascinating Gifts For History Buffs That'll They'll Treasure Forever

Updated: Sep 21 2022

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History nerds will do some serious flexing at the next bar trivia night after you've gotten them one of these revolutionary gifts for history buffs. Fans of all things fascinatingly old fashioned will be fawning over the array of American history and world history gifts represented here. You'll find replicas and reproductions of important items used in major events like World War II, the Civil War and Ancient Rome that history lovers need in their collections. For more extroverted history lovers, you'll find card games about historic figures, board games about America's past, and puzzles honoring the Civil Rights era that they can bring out when hanging with friends. You'll even find great gift ideas for your book lover or history teacher friends with history books they can use to outfit their classrooms and subscriptions to some of the United States' most beloved documentary series. Your friend loves history, you love them, give them a perfect gift so perfect it becomes historic and part of their gift-giving lore.

F*cking History: 111 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School

There are a few things Mr. Jones left out in Sophomore History that would really make you say WTF. Learn about 111 of those insane moments in F*cking History. The book is hilarious, honest, and full of information that will make your mouth drop.

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Napoleon's Hemorrhoids: And Other Small Events that Changed History

Who knew that a little Preparation-H could've meant big differences in how major French battles turned out? You will, after reading Napoleon's Hemorrhoids. History buffs will devour the fascinating facts, wacky what-ifs, amazing anecdotes, and interesting oddities of the small events in history that could've had huge consequences.

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The History Channel's This Day in History Calendar

See what history anniversaries are coming up with this daily calendar created by the experts at the History Channel. Every morning you'll learn about a new fact, figure, or event you can use to start a conversation at the office or keep in your back pocket until you try out for Jeopardy.

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Boston Tea Party Tea Sampler

You're a little late for a very important date in 1793, but you can still drink your brew Boston-style with this Tea Party Sampler pack. There are six loose-leaf blends in the pack, all of which were researched and found to be thrown overboard during the Boston Tea Party. There's enough tea in the pack to make 90 cups.

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Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained

Maps used to be a lot grander than they are now. With Great Maps, you'll get an intimate look at the world's masterpiece maps. The book explores their legacy and explains the stories behind them. You'll learn about secret maps, mapmaking secrets, and more as you make your way through the pages.

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Placing The Past History Card Game

Trivia is one thing but timelines are incredibly another. Really put your skills to the test with Placing the Past. Try to put events in order, even ones that happened in the same year, to win the crown. If your opponent puts down something off, challenge them and try to steal their points.

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The Greatest Stories Never Told

Just like your family's history, there are a few big tales that don't get dropped until later in life. In The Greatest Stories Never Told, learn about Mrs. Satan, mold that saved lives, Einstein's mistake, a revolution in a cereal bowl and so much more.

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Famous Figures in History Socks

Talk about famous footwear. When you're wearing these famous figures in history socks on your feet, you'll feel like you've walked a mile in a mover-and-shaker's shoes. Wear Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, John F. JFK, or Queen Elizabeth depending on whose energy you need to channel on a given day.

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Deal or Duel Hamilton Game: An Alexander Hamilton Card Game

Hamilfans of the hit Broadway musical and history buffs will have a great time testing their savvy in the battle of the Ameritocracy with Deal or Duel: An Alexander Hamilton Card Game. The game challenges players to a test as old as time: get money or die trying.

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#10

The New York Times Complete Front Pages: 1851-2018

The front pages alone of the New York Times do more to tell the story of the life of the country than a million history textbooks would. With The New York Times Complete Front Pages: 1851-2018 on your coffee table, both you and guests will marvel at the incredible breakthroughs, heartbreaking defeats, and most memorable moments the US has encountered.

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#11

Sundial Compass

Back before Google Maps, Louis and Clark had to get around somehow. Men of a certain era used to use these sundial compasses to find their ways around. This beautiful replica of those very compasses remains functional but is much better suited to shining on a shelf or a mantel.

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#12

Chronology - The Game Where You Make History

Make your own history by arranging the cards in Chronology. It challenges players to create and correct timelines, try to reach the elusive 10 event mark. These aren't your average events. They're challenging questions like what came first, mayonnaise or decaf coffee? With 429 cards and 858 events, you and a group of friends can play for hours.

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#13

PBS Documentary Pass on Amazon Prime

From baseball to the Vietnam War, the National Parks to country music, Ken Burns has made a documentary about it all. With a PBS Documentary Pass on Amazon Prime, fans of his work can enjoy all of his award-winning docuseries in addition to the vast collection of PBS documentaries and series.

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#14

Interesting Stories For Curious People

Curious folks will get exactly what they're looking for by reading Interesting Stories. It's a veritable guidebook of "did you know?" facts that will make you a hit at your next party. When you're done paging through the dozens of interesting stories, everyone will want you on their trivia team.

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#15

Civil War Volumes 1-3 Box Set

The Civil War went on for a long time, but you won't miss a minute when you're reading through this Civil War Volumes 1-3 Box Set. The material inside is anything but dry and goes way beyond what you learned in class about the worst war in American history.

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#16

History of the World Mad Libs

Mad Libs is a harmless way to have some revisionist history fun. This History of the World Mad Libs allows you to recreate events in the most hilarious fashion by filling in the parts of speech that will make large scale events laughable and light.

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#17

American Trivia Game Card Game

How well do you know America? You and your friends can test your knowledge with this American Trivia Card Game. Don't let its simple rules and set up fool you, these cards are challenging. By the time you're done playing, you'll basically have earned an A+ in history.

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#18

Presidential Slogan Coffee Mug

Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy a tea when sipping from this presidential slogan coffee mug. Some of the candidate's most notable statements are printed in full color on the side of the 12oz ceramic mug. Want a challenge? Try to match the president (or candidate) to the slogan before your coffee gets cold.

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#19

Bad Girls Throughout History

Well-behaved women seldom make history and it's safe to say all the ladies in Bad Girls Throughout History were on the BA side. Explore the awesome stories behind 100 of history's greatest HBICs in this beautifully illustrated book packed with fascinating facts.

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#20

Ticket to Ride Historical Train Board Game

All aboard the train that'll take you on a wild ride across the United States over the course of several turns. This Ticket to Ride board game puts you in the shoes of a train conductor when train travel was in its heyday. Can you navigate the tracks and keep things on time and free from getting robbed?

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#21

Feather Calligraphy Pen and Ink Set

How hard was it to write the whole Declaration of Independence or the Constitution? Find out with this Feather Calligraphy Pen and Ink Set. It puts you in the chair of the founding fathers, emulating their writing style with the equipment they would have used.

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#22

LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China

Goodness, gracious, this Great Wall of China is one of the coolest historical Lego sets you could hope to build. The small wonder has 551 pieces and when fully assembled features all the turrets and foliage that the real thing has. It can be built together with other Great Wall sets to make an even greater set.

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#23

Aristotle and Homer Bust Bookends

Get a-HEAD on your decor and a place to store your books with a set of Aristotle and Homer Bust Bookends. The heavy bookends have a plaster finish and are made of resin so they're heavy enough to stand up to the thick books a history buff owns.

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#24

George Washington Little Thinker

When you've got no one around to talk to, George will be there for you. This Little Thinker is a doll dressed up like the first president who will quietly listen to you bounce ideas off of him. At 11" tall, the doll is surprisingly accurate, right down to Washington's coat and powdered wig.

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