Five Star Gift Ideas

If your mom appreciates history, it's likely that she enjoys learning about the past in a variety of different ways. Here are a few gift ideas that should be right up her alley:

1. Historical fiction novels - If your mom loves history, she may enjoy reading novels set in different time periods. You could consider getting her a few books by bestselling authors like Philippa Gregory, Bernard Cornwell, or Ken Follett. Take note of the time period she's most interested in, and look for books that take place during that era.

2. History documentaries - There are a plethora of documentaries that delve into specific historical events, periods or figures. A gift that can spark your mom’s curiosity and feed her passion for history might be a collection of DVDs of historical documentaries.

3. A guided tour - A guided tour of a historic place can immerse your mom in the history of a particular location. Whether it's a visit to a museum, a historical landmark or a walking tour of a significant area, an expert guide will engage her in fascinating historical facts.

4. Historical memorabilia - Artifacts or replicas from past eras can be a unique and interesting gift for a history buff. Museums often sell items like antique maps, compasses, replicas of swords, and replicas of clothing from past eras.

5. Personalized history book - Many companies can create custom-published books that feature news stories, events, and photos from a specific year, decade, or even century! This could be a great way to show your mom that you really know her and what she loves.

6. History-based board games - There are a number of board games that focus on historical events, such as Diplomacy, Axis & Allies, and Twilight Struggle. These games are not only fun to play, but they can also help your mom learn about different historical conflicts and situations.

7. Online history courses - If your mom is always eager to learn more about history, an online course centered on a specific historical event, period or figure, taken from home might be a thoughtful and practical gift.

Hopefully, these ideas inspire you in your search to find the perfect birthday gift for your mom who loves history.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”