Top Ten Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Conspiracy Theorist

By Writing Mama, published Nov 22, 2006
Published Content: 23  Total Views: 25,720  Favorited By: 29 CPs
Rating: 3.7 of 5
Do you have an amateur conspiracy theorist on your gift list? Here are some gift ideas covering the most controversial and talked about mysteries, unsolved crimes and supernatural phenomenon in history.

The 80 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time by Jonathan Vankin and Jonathan Whalin, $19.95. This hefty volume has everything a conspiracy theorist needs to get their blood boiling and their minds whirling. The authors approach each topic with a balance of skepticism, evidence and humor.

The Greatest Stories Never Told by Rick Beyer, $18.95. This collection of fascinating tidbits throughout American and World history will have the receiver’s eyebrows rising. History’s dirty little secrets, interesting mishaps and little heard of mistakes are explained with photographs, drawings and maps to make the past come alive in new and exciting ways.

The Encyclopedia of Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories by Michael Newton, $21.95. This book has over 500 entries of conspiracies, from the absurd to the slightly scary. Newton’s work documents all types of conspiracies, from organizations, national cover-ups, and governments involved in conspiracies and specific events. There’s good coverage on popular conspiracy theories and also some eye opening entries that aren’t common knowledge.

Beyond the Da Vinci Code (DVD), $17.99. This 2 hour History Channel documentary details the all of the questions raised by Dan Brown’s novel “The Da Vinci Code.” The show goes beyond the hype and visits the historical places mentioned in the book. Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene married? Did they have a child and has that bloodline been protected by a secret society for the last two thousand years? The DVD examines pieces of evidence and has commentary from esteemed scholars on both sides of the debate.

Alien abduction theories are a popular topic for conspiracy theorists.

Credit: martin m2 on ww.sxu.hu

Copyright: martin m2 on ww.sxu.hu

Takeaways
  • Conspiracy collections make great coffee table books.
  • The JFK and RFK assassination conspiracies are always popular reading material.
  • There are a lot of great books and DVDs available on the Da Vinci Code.
Comments
Showing Comments 1 - 8 of 8
 
 
Great slant.

Posted on 09/15/2007 at 8:09:00 AM

 
These sound like they would be great items for my best friend - LOL

Posted on 05/02/2007 at 10:05:00 AM

 
I laughed as soon as I read the title! I know lots of people like this! Great ideas

Posted on 12/09/2006 at 5:12:00 PM

 
This is a great list, I need to check them out. I would also like to recommend Dark Moon by Mary D. Bennett and David S. Percy. It is what convinced me that the Apollo moon landing footage was a hoax. My husband thinks I'm nuts for it, too!

Posted on 12/04/2006 at 11:12:00 AM

 
Hmmm, I think I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas now.

Posted on 11/28/2006 at 12:11:00 AM

 
I don't know any conspiracy theorists either,but now I wish I did, just the title of this article cracks me up.

Posted on 11/22/2006 at 3:11:00 PM

 
These sound like great ideas.

Posted on 11/22/2006 at 10:11:00 AM

 
I don't know any conspiracy theorists (LOL), but this article was a good read!

Posted on 11/22/2006 at 9:11:00 AM

Type in Your Comments Below
Your name:

Submit your own content on this or any topic. Get started »
Showing Comments 1 - 8 of 8
 
Most Commented On