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

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.

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.

Now that he's retired, he'll have time to dig into new interests and hobbies. History is a popular subject among military men, and with a PBS Documentary Pass, he can explore the rich history of the US Military. He'll have access to a number of original docs and almost all of the Ken Burns catalog with the pass.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about the remarkable women that changed our world in the Bad Girls Throughout History book. This highly informative read highlights figures like Billie Holiday, Cleopatra, Harriet Tubman, and Georgia O’Keeffe – demonstrating their impact on the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.