History buffs are the people who are complete junkies when it comes to everything about dinosaurs, historic events, and collectible items. They admire old relics, read a bunch of cool history facts, and talk about war spontaneously! If you know someone like that in your life, chances are they are history buffs themselves and that you should grab a gift or two for them. In this list are 25 of the most incredible gifts for history buffs, check ’em out!
For the history buff who already owns a library filled with history books and a shelf full of historic items, this simple funny mug is the gift to get. Made with a food-safe ceramic material, this mug comes in 3 different colors: red, blue, and black. It has a funny caption printed on the front which reads “I’d find you more interesting if you were dead.” This mug has a high gloss finish, plus, it reveals a surprise image when hot water is poured in!
Timelines of everything is a book written by DK Smithsonian. It takes readers on a unique exploration of the history of the universe all the way from 13 billion years ago. This book is incredibly visual making it fun to read and super informative. This book explores a bunch of important events and happenings from the prehistoric era, the ancient world, the modern world, and more.
I Read History Know Things T-Shirt
If you are looking for one of the simplest gifts for history buffs, this shirt is something to consider. Inspired from Game of Thrones, this “I Read History and I Know Things” shirt comes in a bunch of colors. It is made from 100% cotton material and it is safe to machine-wash. This shirt has a classic fit, it is lightweight, and it also has double-needle sleeves and hem.
History Channel Unexplained Mysteries
This boxed calendar from History Channel is their Unexplained Mysteries series. It is one of the most educational gifts for history buffs money can buy! This calendar set has 365 days of inexplicable events, strange disappearances, and other peculiar happenings. It comes in a 5×5-inch box and each card is printed on eco-friendly paper.
Gifts for History Buffs Big Guy Dress Socks
For the history buffs who fancy studying past presidents and their accomplishments and baffling lives, these dress socks are the gifts to go for. Made from 90% combed cotton and 10% polyester, these socks are comfortable and warm. The designs stitched on these socks are the faces of Queen Elizabeth, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, George Washington, and other notable leaders. Also, these socks can fit sizes 6 to 12.
If you are gifting a total warhead who loves studying and talking about past wars, this shirt is the gift to get! This civil war funny shirt comes in black, navy, royal blue, brown, and olive. It is made entirely from 100% cotton material which makes it soft to the touch and extremely comfortable to wear. This shirt makes a fantastic gift for history buffs who are war veterans, reenactors, and the likes.
Minicraft NASA Shuttle Building Kit
Crafted with careful precision, this NASA Shuttle building kit from Minicraft is a 1:144 scale model. It contains various sticker markings ranging from Atlantis, Discovery, Endeavor, and Enterprise. This model kit is one of the best gifts for history buffs who have a thing for space exploration history. This scale model features fully opening cargo bay doors, a cockpit interior, and a satellite payload.
Alexander Hamilton Finger Puppet
If you are looking for the most unique gifts for history buffs, this Alexander Hamilton finger puppet is something to consider. As a visionary, democratic elitist, and an egalitarian, Alexander Hamilton is one of the most interesting figures in history. No doubt, this funny little finger puppet is something that will make the history buff in your life chuckle a bit. This cool collectible puppet measures 4 inches tall and comes with a built-in magnet on the backside.
For the history buff in your life who is fascinated with mysterious places and unexplainable landmarks, this Stonehenge model kit is the gift to go for. This awesome 1:35 scale model of the infamous Stonehenge is made from ceramic materials. This scale model is a reproduction kit making it extremely accurate and well built. The set includes over 121 pieces for them to assemble and tinker with.
Deal or Duel is an Alexander Hamilton game created by the folks at Potter Gift. In this awesome game, players face similar political instability and financial turmoil Hamilton faced during the American Revolution. This game set includes 54 historical face cards, 120 action cards, 40 Hamilton cards, colonial cash, a playing mat, and a roster scroll. This game is definitely a must-have on any history buff’s arsenal.
Visual History of the World is National Geographic’s approach to a visual history encyclopedia. This awesome book has rich illustrations, photographs, and scenic visuals of everything historic from great pyramids to the unfathomable scenes during World War. Also, this book features a detailed timeline at the bottom of every page making it easy to read and easy to digest. This book is definitely a treat for any history buff out there!
LEGO Creator Expert NASA Apollo 11
Here’s another awesome gift for the space fanatic history buffs. The LEGO Creator Expert Nasa Apollo 11 is a puzzle containing 1000+ pieces. It is an exact replica of the iconic Apollo 11 Eagle Lunar lander. This puzzle was originally manufactured to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first-ever moonwalk. Pretty neat, right?
While history is filled with a ton of joyous moments worth celebrating, it also has its fair share of bad days. This book written by Michael Farquhar is a compilation of the epic blunders and shameful events in history. From Wynn’s unfortunate run-in with a priceless Picasso to a romance gone wrong experiment, this book is truly full of bizarre events. This is one of the most unique gifts for history buffs out there!
Warning May Start Talking About History Shirt
This funny shirt is another wonderful gift for the history buff in your life. It has a printed text which reads “Warning, may start talking about history,” which absolutely every history nerd can relate to. This shirt is made from 100% cotton and it is safe to machine-wash with like colors. It comes in a bunch of color options such as black, blue, heather, green, red, and more.
New York City Skyline Time Puzzle
This New York City Skyline puzzle from the 4D cityscape store is one of the most awesome gifts for history buffs. It is an 840-piece puzzle that showcases decades of history on one of the most scenic spots in the city that never sleeps. This puzzle kit measures 16x12x3 inches when completely assembled and it is suitable for anyone aged 14 years old and up. Plus, it has a unique building approach that details the timeline of the city.
Here’s another super simple gift for the history buff in your life. This history of art coffee mug from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild store is a 12-ounce mug with an awesome print design. It shows 24 different painting styles which cleverly represent the evolution of Western art from cave paintings all the way to Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, and Koons. This simple mug would make any history buff happy especially those who are also into art!
This Julius Caesar pencil holder from the What on Earth store is a 4x8x4-inch pencil holder made from resin. The holes on the back of Julius Caesar can hold up to 7 pens or pencils quite comfortably. While not quite historically accurate because Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times, this pencil holder would still make one of the coolest gifts for history buffs. Plus, it has a hefty weight to it and extremely accurate details.
World War II: The Definitive Visual History
If you have a history buff in your life who is constantly fascinated with wars, this book is the gift to get. World War II: The Definitive Visual History is a comprehensive compilation of some of the most noteworthy events in the second world war. It is filled with maps, photographs, and illustrations of the everyday horrors of WWII. This book is one of the must-haves for every history buff out there.
Faster by Neal Bascomb is a fun book that will surely make a fantastic gift for history buffs who love cars and racing. This book is about how a Jewish driver, an American heiress, and a legendary car beat Hitler’s best racer. It is a fast-paced racing story that took place in the 1930s. This book is absolutely inspiring and definitely a worthy read.
1000 Events That Shaped the World
This National Geographic book titled 1000 Events that Shaped the World is one of the best gifts for history buffs money can buy. Complete with fact-filled entries, this book has over 1000 nugget-size paragraphs detailing some of the best events in recent history. These facts are accompanied by attractive illustrations and detailed maps as well. This book answers the itchiest questions from what year pottery was made all the way to what transpired in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Buffalo Games’ Chronology is not entirely a history-based game but rather a game where players get to make their own history! This brain-teasing and creative game can be played by 2 to 8 players. The set comes with 429 pieces of double-sided cards with 858 different events. This game is a super fun way to test players’ knowledge of historical events and this will surely be every history buff’s dream game!
Made from hard vinyl material, this Charles Dickens action figure is a collectible every history buff must-have. It is a 5.5 inch articulated display figure which comes with a few accessories such as a quill pen and a removable burgundy-colored hat. This collectible figure from the maker Accoutrements is a desirable toy for many collectors. This one is definitely one of the simplest yet most unique gifts for history buffs.
Great Wall of China Building Kit
For the history buff in your life who loves tinkering with puzzles or for those who are fond of historical architectures, this LEGO building kit is the gift to go for. This Great Wall of China LEGO set is a 551-piece kit that measures 4x10x3 inches when assembled. It is a truly adorable puzzle that would look stunning on display! This one is a safe bet for any history buff who fancies a bit of DIY puzzle action.
Encyclopedia Mythologica is a book that showcases the different mythical Gods and creatures throughout history. This pop-up book encapsulates mysterious figures such as Zeus, Odin, Ra-Atum, and a lot more. Packed with an entire Pantheon of pre-historic legends, this encyclopedia crafted by Mathew Reinhart is a delight to have for any history buff. It is a simple gift that will surely not disappoint.
Vitruvian Man Figma Action Figure
Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man is one of the most iconic figures in all of the known history. It is one of the very first conjunctions of art and science are known to man. This Vitruvian Man action figure from Freeing is a fully articulated display figure which is capable of a multitude of poses. This one is amongst the coolest gifts for history buffs especially for those who are art fanatics!