This holiday season, find the perfect gift for archaeology and history buffs, curated by Ancient Odysseys!
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Make your Man Cave feel like a real cave with this colorful wallpaper featuring cave painting symbols from around the world. Sheets measure 30 inches wide and come in varying lengths. Peel and stick or traditional non-pasted versions available.
Indiana Jones called for help and after we got rid of the snakes, he thanked us with this Archaeologist Satchel. Made from rugged waxed canvas, premium leather accents, and solid brass hardware it’s built to withstand the harshest conditions and accompany you on your most daring quests.
Cleopatra and Julius Caesar’s whirlwind romance can be relived at any time with this 28-piece Playmobil set. Includes a pet leopard, long chair for lounging and food fit for an emperor and his queen.
Give your loved one (or yourself) the most unforgettable gift of all by booking an archaeology dig for your next vacation. Work alongside scientists to excavate an ancient ring fort in Ireland, a Roman bath house along Hadrian's Wall in England or hominins in South Africa's Cradle of Humankind. There are so many options to choose from. Gift certificates available upon request.
Although these patterns for cute little amphorae cannot hold any wine or preserved fruits, you could fit little trinkets and pills cozily inside. At least these won’t ever break or get lost in a shipwreck!
6 Archaeology Museum Membership~ Prices Vary
Support your local science or natural history museum and purchase a museum membership this holiday season. Museums are an incredible learning resource and smaller institutions rely on donor support and memberships to help fund programming and staff. As an added bonus, many museum memberships also include special discounts and programs and are also tax-deductible!
Check out our blog about 5 Must See Archaeology Museums
It’s a wearable archaeological artifact. The beautiful dress pattern is in fact an actual historical manuscript called the Codex Runicus. The Codex is one of the few surviving runic manuscripts in the world and it contains the oldest known set of laws for the Scanian region of Sweden, dating back to the 13th century. This dress dazzles and delights.
This sneaker design speaks volumes about the wearer. To have shovels, brushes, maps and compasses on hand at all times, you'll want to sport these lightweight, breathable shoes. Sizes for men and women, with white or black soles and memory foam insole.
If you like the thought of sleeping like the dead, consider making a bedspread or pillow out of this Egyptian hieroglyphic Papyrus of Ani fabric. The text from 1250 BCE is a version of the Book of the Dead with declarations and spells to help the deceased in the afterlife.
It’s the gift that keeps on digging. This tiny archaeological trowel in gold plated brass or sterling silver will bring years of delight. The pendant is 2 cm (.8 inches) with a matching chain. It comes with its own gift box, polishing cloth, and care instructions.