30+ Of The Best Gifts For History Buffs

This beautifully presented coffee table cookbook is not only a delightful addition to any home, but it also makes for cool historical-themed items and unique gift ideas.

It highlights the luxury and elegance of the Christmas episode of Downton Abbey, providing a glimpse into the culinary traditions of the Edwardian era.

Christmas in America: A History

It is well researched and clearly written and discusses the social history of the evolution of Christmas in America. A perfect gift for the history obsessed Christmas lover! 

Tank: The Definitive Visual History of Armored Vehicles

This book covers the entire history of tanks, from the earliest designs to the latest models, making it a great option for Civil War and World War II history enthusiasts.

Your military history lover can learn about the development of heavy artillery and anti-tank weapons, and see how the men who designed them shaped the course of modern warfare.

Battles That Changed History

For those who appreciate the intricacies of military history, this book offers an enlightening journey through centuries of conflicts and is an excellent addition to their collection of military history gifts.

In this book, award-winning writer, TV presenter and historian Sir Tony Robinson relives 3,000 years of world-changing combat.

History lovers will learn about the key battles of the eras, ranging from the ancient world, right up until the current issues of today, including the War on Terrorism and the War on Poverty.

A great all round present if you’re searching for war history gifts.

The World War 2 Trivia Book: Interesting Stories and Random Facts from the Second World War

As gifts for WW2 buffs go, this one is a solid choice. This book introduces readers to a range of WW2 topics, covering all the main events, all the gritty details and odd true facts.

One intriguing example is how the Canadians stole aeroplanes for the British! When they finish this book, your history lover has a fact for every occasion.

World War 2 3D Cardstock stickers

These cardstock stickers are one of those perfect smaller gifts for World War 2 buffs. They can be used alone or layered over other products to create a unique effect.

These stickers are perfect for cardmaking, scrapbooking, home decor, crafts and more. 

Perfect for those who enjoy crafting projects, including options for WWII buffs, these stickers offer a versatile and creative option.

Those on a quest for great presents for WWII history enthusiasts will be delighted with this one.

An American designed and built twin-engine straight-wing jet aircraft, the A-10 Thunderbolt II (also known as the Warthog) was a close air support aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force.

This model is perfect for those with an interest in the aerial battles of WW2, but it also makes cool gifts for history lovers.

If you’re seeking fun WWII-themed activities for the whole family can join in on then this is perfect!

This game not only provides engaging gameplay but also makes for a fantastic holiday present history lovers.

Wheel and deal with World War II events such as Pearl Harbour, D-day Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge in an effort to own these momentous pieces of history.

This game is suitable for ages 8+ and for groups of 2-6 players.

A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918

According to reviewers, this book is an outstanding overview of the whole WWI, with many praising it as the best book they’ve read on the topic.

Inside of including just facts, lots of context and some personal stories are also woven into the narrative.

This really is a fabulous choice if you’re searching for gifts for WWI buffs, as they’ll likely learn facts about the Great War that they didn’t know before. 

WW1 Poster Prints

These WWI poster prints are the perfect gifts for war enthusiasts. Evocative, visual and also, reasonably priced, they’re likely to appeal to a broad range of WW1 buffs.

Perfect as a stocking filler, or if you don’t know the recipient of your gift all that well, they also make great gifts for students and teachers of WWI, along with making great decorations for wall or office spaces. 

Civil War Era Hand Crank Gatling Gun Die Cast Miniature Replica Pencil Sharpener

This miniature gatling gun is a great choice for Civil War enthusiasts looking for unique memorabilia.

The Civil War era Gatling Gun features moving wheels, a rotating hand crank, and intricate detail for added authenticity, making it the perfect gift idea for a war veteran or a military enthusiast.

Below the gun barrel is a fully functional pencil sharpeners, making this miniature a great desk companion, or a stand alone item for a pencil sharpener collection!

The Civil War Trilogy Box Set: With American Homer: Reflections on Shelby Foote and His Classic The Civil War: A Narrative

Readers comment on how well researched, extremely well written and articulated and well balanced this book is. A great choice for US history buffs! 

Women Heroes of the American Revolution: 20 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Defiance, and Rescue

This book tells the tales of 20 incredibly brave and inspiring women, who each played a part in the American Revolution.

This lively collection of biographical profiles draws on interviews with historians, descendants of the women featured as well as primary source material, for a truly great read.

A good choice for those searching for American history gifts where women play in the central role! 

Deal or Duel Hamilton Game: An Alexander Hamilton Card Game

If your Revolutionary war aficionado loves strategic card games, then this is a brilliant choice.

Although not for the faint-hearted (the game is a little complex, so requires you to thoroughly read the rules before jumping in).

It is a fun way to learn about American history through the medium of…duels!

Presidential Slogan Coffee Mug

Featuring 29 Classic presidential campaign slogans, this 14oz mug is a great gift for those looking for an affordable option for a recipient with an obsession with US presidential history.

Weird But True Know-It-All: U.S. Presidents

Readers will learn about the presidents of the United States, from the mundane, to the astounding including their nicknames, birthdays, favourite foods, hobbies, and other interesting facts.

They will also learn about the presidents’ wives, children, and pets.

There are several black-and-white photographs included to illustrate this book of presidential stories, allowing readers a look at some of the Smithsonian’s presidential artefacts.

Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar 

In this fantastic read, author and historian Tom Holland delivers a masterful, witty and brilliantly researched popular history of Rome’s first five emperors.

This period of the first and possibly greatest Roman emperors is a colourful story of rule, ruin, intrigue, murder, naked ambition, greed, gluttonous excess, lust, incest, and treachery.

3D Colosseum of Rome jigsaw puzzle 

Perfect for jigsaw puzzle lovers, this is also a great choice for those searching for Roman history gifts that can cater to a crowd. 

Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters 

It tells the myths of Ancient Greece in a straightforward way, providing both the perfect introduction to and collection of Ancient Greek tales. 

It is a notebook that teaches you how to write and read Egyptian hieroglyphs, helping that Ancient Egypt enthusiast take that enthusiasm to the next level!

The journal contains 200 pages for practising writing and translating ancient Egyptian texts. 

Europe: A History

So much of Europe’s history is interwoven with neighbouring nations.

This book casts a historical narrative that stretches from the Ice Age to the Atomic Age, as it tells the story of Europe, East and West.

It covers topics such an minority communities and captures the eras of the rise and fall of the Roman empire right through to the devastation that followed the two world wars. An absolutely fantastic read!  

The Very Secret Sex Lives of Medieval Women: An Inside Look at Women & Sex in Medieval Times

Those on the hunt for gifts for medieval history lovers will be drawn in by the title and topic of this one!

This book contains both serious, interesting facts and laugh out loud commentary, bringing to life the world of women during this age marvelously to life.

It has well done research and entertaining snippets of imagined conversations between women and men of the time. 

The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century

Not only will this satisfy those looking for medieval history gifts, but also those looking for gifts for English history buffs too.

In this book, Ian Mortimer makes medieval England accessible and easy to understand, so that that even those with little knowledge of medieval England will be captivated. 

The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy

This great book ramps their research up a notch. The plain-English guide walks you through the various DNA tests available, and getting them done.

It also provides insights on how to wade through and interpret the often overwhelming amount of data once results are received.

The Story of Art

Readers of all ages and backgrounds find in Professor Gombrich a true master, and he combines knowledge and wisdom with an unusual gift for communicating his deep appreciation of the subject.

Complete with illustrations where they are needed, those looking for gifts for art history buffs can’t go wrong with this, as it’s treasured by both newcomers to and connoisseurs of the subject.