And if you\u2019d like to stow a history book or two under the tree, read our roundup of 2022\u2019s best history books here.
Julius Caesar pen holder<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Et tu, Biro? This is a pen holder with a difference, as ancient history lovers can take a leaf out of Brutus\u2019 book and stab this 3D-printed bust of Julius Caesar<\/a> in the back with their pens and pencils \u2013 repeatedly.<\/p>\n Perfect for fans of Wolf Hall<\/em><\/a> or The Tudors<\/em>, this reproduction of Anne Boleyn<\/a>\u2019s iconic \u201cB\u201d pendant necklace will be a welcome addition to any Tudor enthusiast\u2019s jewellery box.<\/p>\n Want to relax like an ancient Egyptian<\/a>? We\u2019d recommend senet \u2013 a boardgame beloved by pharaohs that sees players move their pieces across the board, mimicking the soul\u2019s journey through the underworld to reach the afterlife.<\/p>\n This handcrafted set makes the game accessible for modern players, coming with detailed instructions on how to play.<\/p>\n For those with a bigger budget, a set of historic coins from the Royal Mint is a standout gift. These nine coins \u2013 which were in circulation during the final year of the Second World War<\/a> \u2013 are presented in bespoke packaging that details some of the milestone events that led to Britain\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n Modelled on a suit of armour made for Henry VIII<\/a> in 1540, this printed apron will transport bakers from their 21st-century kitchens to the majesty of the Field of the Cloth of Gold \u2013 although this cloth is 100 per cent cotton.<\/p>\n Are you not entertained? Any recipient of this majestic 3D Roman Colosseum jigsaw certainly will be. The puzzle set also includes an LED light, to illuminate the thrills and spills of the ring.<\/p>\n Set a stormy atmosphere with these unique tealight holders. Inspired by Viking drinking horns, these d\u00e9cor pieces carved from ox horn will be sure to get guests talking \u2013 and maybe even toasting.<\/p>\n This mug brings the famous phrase \u201cDivorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived\u201d to life in a whole new way. Simply add a hot beverage and watch as portraits of the queens disappear, and their various fates are revealed.<\/p>\n Move over, bullet journals. This hieroglyphic journal contains 200 pages designed to help the owner draw out hieroglyphs on graphed paper and then translate them into English. An excellent addition to the stocking of anyone who\u2019s interested in ancient Egyptian culture and language.<\/p>\n The HMS Victory<\/em><\/a> was the jewel in the royal navy\u2019s crown, serving as Lord Nelson\u2019s flagship when he stormed to victory during the battle of Trafalgar. Rather than travelling to Portsmouth to see the Georgian ship in all its glory, bring a piece of naval history home with this mini-Victory<\/em> in a lightbulb-shaped bottle.<\/p>\n Set a challenge for history explorers with this gorgeous scratch-off poster from English Heritage. It includes 292 historical properties and gardens to visit across England, from famous locations like Hadrian\u2019s Wall<\/a> to fascinating areas of interest off the beaten track.<\/p>\n For history that hits closer to home, try an AncestryDNA kit. These tests shed fascinating light on people\u2019s heritage, from the ethnicity of their ancestors to uncovering new family connections.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t want to be accused of being a mad-headed ape this Christmas, make sure you add this to your shopping basket. With a colourful insult from the bard himself for all 365 days of 2023, it\u2019ll bring a smile \u2013 or a scowl \u2013 to its recipient\u2019s face every day.<\/p>\n Taking inspiration from the landscape of Stonehenge<\/a>, this chess set combines the beauty of the game with the majesty of the stone circle. The board is emblazoned with a stunning birds-eye view of the neolithic standing stones, and the pieces are reimagined as objects connected to Stonehenge, from the stones themselves to spear heads.<\/p>\n Do you know your dots from your dashes? This clever kit from Imperial War Museums is designed to put your morse code skills to the test, as you can build your own morse machine and learn more about the history of the language.<\/p>\n If you had to picture medieval illustrations, it\u2019s fair to say your mind wouldn\u2019t immediately leap to cats wearing crowns or walking on their hind legs. But both feature on this quirky coaster set, which showcases four eye-catching medieval cat illustrations. A purr-fect present for any history geeks with feline friends.<\/p>\n If you know someone who still has the Hamilton<\/em> soundtrack on repeat, they can belt out the tunes in comfort while wearing this historical hoodie mimicking Alexander Hamilton<\/a>\u2019s costume.<\/p>\n For the less musically minded, LightInTheBox has a range of other historical hoodies on offer, from medieval knights to Second World War military designs.<\/p>\n Bring your beard or braid game to a new level with these hand-crafted alphabet rune beads. Based on the Norse Futhark rune alphabet, this set of 24 silver hair beads mixes fashion and Viking history.<\/p>\n Swap mindless scrolling on Twitter for turning tweets into a piece of history. Dumb Cuneiform will transcribe any 140-character message of your choosing into cuneiform<\/a> \u2013 a writing system popular in the ancient Middle East \u2013 and imprint it on a clay tablet for you, so your inside jokes will last forever.<\/p>\nAnne Boleyn\u2019s \u201cB\u201d necklace<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Second World War 1945 coin set<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Henry VIII\u2019s armour apron<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Colosseum 3D jigsaw<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nViking horn tealight holder<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Henry VIII\u2019s disappearing wives mug<\/h3>\n<\/div>
A hieroglyphic journal<\/h3>\n<\/div>
HMS Victory in a bottle<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Historic properties scratch-off poster<\/h3>\n<\/div>
DNA kit<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Shakespearean insult calendar<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nStonehenge chess set<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Morse code kit<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Hamilton-inspired hoodie<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Viking beard beads<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Turn your tweet into a cuneiform tablet<\/h3>\n<\/div>