Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son has a keen interest in ancient history, there are plenty of options available for Christmas gifts that cater specifically to his area of interest.

1. Books on Ancient History: A book on ancient history is a great idea for a Christmas present, especially if your son enjoys reading. You could opt for books written by renowned authors or opt for something a little more unique like ancient texts or academic volumes.

2. Historical Maps: A map of ancient empires is another great gift idea. A world map that depicts different empires and territories throughout history is something your son may be interested in, and it also serves as a unique piece of art.

3. Museum Tickets: Museum trips are educational and fun. You can plan a visit to a historical museum of your choice, and if there are any particular exhibits on ancient history, get tickets in advance or plan around those.

4. Ancient History Documentaries: Documentaries are becoming a popular way to learn about ancient history, and they also make great gifts for your son. Search for interesting or award-winning ancient history documentaries and surprise your son with a set of a few.

5. Historical Fiction Books: Historical fiction has been thriving for centuries. A book, for example, by Colleen McCullough about the fall of the Roman Republic or a mystery by Steven Saylor set in ancient Rome would make for a fun read.

6. Puzzles: Puzzles are an excellent way to keep one’s mind engaged while exploring something of interest and relaxation. A puzzle featuring artwork from a landmark like the Pyramids or Ancient China might be a great idea to consider.

7. Ancient History Board Games: Board games can be educational, fun, and interactive ways to explore ancient history. Some of the games that are based on ancient history include Sid Meier's Civilization, Settlers of Catan and the board game version of the popular card game Magic the Gathering.

These are some ideas to get started with, and there are plenty more out there. Whatever you decide to give, ensure it's something he can learn from and keep in his collection.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”