History Gift Ideas

Slopeside Syrup is wrung from the snowy hills of Vermont by a quartet of current and former downhill skiing greats.  The boys of Slopeside gather maple sap at their family's community ski hill, Cochran's Ski Area,  to produce a great tasting syrup loaded with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants (and a relatively low glycemic index). We love that the package evokes the family's rich skiing history. Perfect for any snow (or pancake) lover on your list!

This authoritative text is a compelling acount of world religions and lesser-known faiths. We love its lavish illustrations and its easy-to-understand timeline. Perfect for history lovers who are fascinated by the intricate complexities of faiths from around the world.

This autobiographical text illustrates the world's largest collection of aviation history. We love its spectacular photography and its insiders' tales of the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Perfect for aviators and would-be pilots who feel the need for speed in the comfort of their own reading room.

This fantastic soap collection is made for all the history buffs. We love that the soaps come in an attractive box, and that they are triple-milled, so they last longer than traditional bars you buy in the store. Perfect to give as a gift to any man who has a fondness for history.

This remarkable photo book is made to highlight past artistic and political influences. We love that images and spreads are taken from over 200 books, and that it provides a corrective to the history of photography. Perfect for anyone who appreciates culture and art.

This fascinating journey that follows the history of Bitters, from its controversial beginnings to its celebrated renaissance. We love its tales of historic fascination and its innovative modern recipes. Perfect for the home bartender or any cocktail enthusiast who loves to impress when making cocktails for friends and family.

This eye-opening book is made to educate the public about how a food crop changed the nation.s future. We love that the author takes you on an emotional journey, and that history, culture and tradition are explored from various places around the world. Perfect for anyone who appreciates a moving and intelligent non-fictional book, coffee drinker or not.

This stunning coffee table book features history and of full-color imagery of heirloom fruits and vegetables. Marvel at 157 gorgeous still-life photographs of rare heirloom produce. A proudly "heterogenous" selection of beautiful vegetables for the backyard gardner or foodie aficiondo!

These Iringa baskets are hand-woven from Tanzania. We love their unique history and efficient storage abilities. Perfect for anyone who loves a product with a story and needs a way to contain all the stuff piling up in the house!

This cookbook has personality and 135 unforgettable recipes showcasing Joe Beef's unconventional approach to French market cuisine. We love the variety of recipes in the book, all with inspiration from Montreal, the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. Perfect for the adventurous chef who looks for recipes with history and creativity!

This comprehensive culinary encyclopedia presents the history of classic continental cuisine as well as contemporary global gastronomy. We love the depth of this new edition, offering classic and innovative recipes, new ingredients, terms and techniques, as well as explanations of current food legislation, labeling, and technology. Perfect for the foodie, who doesn't just want to follow a recipe blindly, she wants to understand everything about the foods she cooks!

This diverse tea set contains 12 samples of low-caffeine and caffeine-free teas. We love that it's designed as a travel guide, leading the owner across tea routes in the company of experts from Le Palais des Thes. Perfect for the adventurous tea drinkers who want their tea to come alongside culture and history!

In this book, Chairs: A History, furniture historian Florence de Dampierre presents a wonderfully readable and visually fascinating exploration of chairs. We love its hundreds of gorgeous photographs and the information and anecdotes associated for these chairs, whether coming from ancient Egypt, classical Greece, the Roman Empire, or the Renaissance era. Perfect for anyone who's ever taken a seat and wondered where it came from.

This informative book provides a comprehensive history of late-seventeenth and early-eighteenth century France, when comfort became a part of home design. We love the catalogue of revolutionary interior decorating ideas and the stories of the people behind them. Perfect for the francophile who loves home decor!

This fascinating book is made to tell of the greatest adventures of women throughout history. We love that it includes women of different statuses in many societies around the world, and many extracts from letters, diaries and other writings have been included to really bring the book to life. Perfect for any woman who is inspired by the strength of others.

This delicate bangle is made from sterling silver with 18-karat yellow gold accents. We love the tiny fleur-de-lis accent. Perfect for any lady with a penchant for French history.