Gift Ideas
50+ Best Gifts for History Buffs-The Complete Guide
Whether you have a favorite time period or know someone who likes history, we picked out the perfect gifts for history buffs.
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Now, I’m not a history buff, but there are so many fascinating tidbits throughout history that are great to highlight. I have a favorite time period, the 1970s of course, and various old-fashioned products I like, for example, typewriters and quill pens. Whether you have a favorite time period or know someone who likes history, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect gifts for history buffs in this list.
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Art History Buffs
1. Gallery of ‘The Views of Ancient Rome’ Puzzle ($29.99)
Puzzles make great gifts, and they will be highly appreciated by any art history buff. It will definitely help if you know their favorite painting or artist. This one is of “The Views of Ancient Rome,” which is a beautiful painting. My favorite is a Monet puzzle, and “The Scream” is a great classic to gift as well!
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2. ‘Cats in Art’ Notecard Box ($14.38)
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3. Art that Changed the World: Transformative Art Movements and the Paintings That Inspired Them ($24.49)
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4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Masterpiece Paintings ($62.52)
There’s also this huge coffee table book with high-resolution pictures of 500 great paintings throughout history. This collection’s price is worth it, but there is also The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide, which includes just as many gorgeous history photos.
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5. Van Gogh Figurine ($29)
If your art history buff has everything, you could never go wrong with an adorable figurine. Van Gogh, with a removable ear, of course, comes with a mini easel and “Starry Night” with fun facts on it. Frida Kahlo is another great choice, complete with a monkey, a removable parrot, and a heart, along with an easel with facts as well. There are a couple of others, so browse for their favorite artist!
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6. Modern Art Desserts: Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Confections, and Frozen Treats Based on Iconic Works of Art ($15)
Foodies would love this, but history buffs would appreciate it much more. This modern art book lets you replicate art in the form of a cake, cookie, or other treats that inspired artists. If your history buff doesn’t have a sweet tooth, try A History of Food in 100 Recipes for a variety of food from ancient to modern times.
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7. The Who, the What, and the When: 65 Artists Illustrate the Secret Sidekicks of History ($49)
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American History Buffs
8. The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem For The Country ($15.99)
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9. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story ($14.52)
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10. Martin Luther King Civil Rights March Photo ($12.95)
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11. They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America ($16.99)
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12. We the People Earrings ($14.95)
And for the accessorizer, these earrings would be a great addition to their jewelry collection, and a great conversation starter. Or buy a classic Rosie the Riveter watch to show off who’s boss at any time of the day.
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13. Alexander Hamilton ($14.99)
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14. WWII Poster Collage Puzzle ($17.99)
American history buffs love puzzles too! The World War II propaganda puzzle is a collage of posters that may bring back some memories and educate the younger generation on this era. There is also a “Votes for Women” edition that highlights the women that contributed to the suffrage movement in a beautiful, round puzzle.
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15. Thomas Jefferson Puppet and Refrigerator Magnet ($8.99)
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16. African American Wall Art Décor ($18.95)
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17. Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, and Bill of Rights ($39.99)
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18. Novelty President Socks ($13.99)
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19. Presidential Slogan Mug ($15.95)
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20. SR-71 Blackbird Model Airplane ($6.95)
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World History Buffs
21. LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China ($199.99)
Maybe Legos are a better building hobby. These are great for the world history buff who loves architecture. So much can be learned by the structures of Sydney or Dubai.
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22. Histomap of World Ancient Civilizations Timeline ($48.21)
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23. 1000 Events That Shaped the World ($74)
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24. A History of the World in 6 Glasses ($9.99)
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25. History of the World Board Game ($33)
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26. Chronology – The Game Where You Make History ($19.99)
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Ancient/Vintage History Buffs
27. Vintage Tapestry of Old Aged Map of the World ($19.95)
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28. Tokyo Vintage Map Poster ($34.97)
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29. YTC Aztec Eagle Warrior Figurine ($32)
I think the Aztecs were my favorite ancient civilization. This figurine of a skeleton eagle warrior would be a great gift, along with these coasters of gods and warriors and a figurine head of Emperor Montezuma.
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30. Tutankhamun Sarcophagus With Mummy Figurine ($16.99)
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31. The Great Pyramid of Khufu Sculpture ($32.99)
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32. Aristotle and Homer Bust Bookends ($69.99)
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33. Viking Drinking Horn Mug ($48.87)
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34. ‘If Anyone Khan, Genghis Khan’ Mug ($19.99)
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35. Disappearing Dino Mug ($14.95)
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36. Miniature Chinese-Style Ancient Town ($77.99)
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Entertainment History Buffs
37. Daytona NASCAR Stadium Poster ($59.99)
Sports posters are great for those who love historical sports moments. Get them this Daytona Speedway poster or a poster of the evolution of baseball.
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38. The Encyclopedia of Punk ($32.99)
If your history buff is a music aficionado, get them the Encyclopedia of Punk. Whether they like punk or not, it is probably the best book that illustrates its movement. If not, 1000 Record Covers is a great little book with a huge variety of covers. It’s my favorite music collection.
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39. The Complete Front Pages 1851-2009 ($16)
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40. Calligraphy Pens Set ($32.99)
You should’ve seen this coming. Quill pens are my favorite old-school object, and this kit even has wax so you can seal your handwritten letters. If that’s too much, there is another set of just quill and ink, but the wax is worth the trouble; I promise!
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41. I Love It When You Talk Retro ($23.99)
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General History Buffs
42. Funko Pop! Albert Einstein ($10.99)
Whether your person likes Funko Pops or not, these are cute ones to decorate their office with. There are Pops of all kinds, so if your person does not particularly love Albert Einstein or Benjamin Franklin, there are many others that will make great gifts for history buffs.
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43. David Sculpture Display ($12.99)
We love a multipurpose object. This David sculpture can be a desk decoration, pen holder, or makeup holder. There is also a Julius Caesar desk accessory where you can stab, I mean, place pencils in his back.
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44. Mistakes That Worked ($10.57)
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45. The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy ($12.69)
And for the adult version, this book describes various events and includes maps, drawings, and photographs. You’ll be dragged into this book just like late-night Wikipedia reads. There is also an edition specific to music stories if that’s your preference.
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46. A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year ($12.99)
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47. Leonardo da Vinci Catapult Kit ($18.99)
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48. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind ($17.89)
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49. 2021 This Day In History Daily Calendar ($14.99)
This daily calendar is a fantastic choice for those who constantly need a dose of history. Trivia fans would love this as well. There is also Children of the Days, which is a daily factoid collection that speaks on history from a personal recollection and a history we don’t always hear about.
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50. Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women ($16.10)
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51. Tree of Life Biology Chart ($7.99)
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I hope this list helped you find something for your favorite history buff. I know I have a couple of things to purchase for myself! It seems that staying historically aware can have a positive influence on the future. So get out there and get one of these gifts for your favorite history buff!
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