diff --git a/rapids/models.py b/rapids/models.py
index 2a2b962f..3999f13d 100644
--- a/rapids/models.py
+++ b/rapids/models.py
@@ -633,7 +633,7 @@ class Exam(ExamBase):
                     q.get_correct_unstripped_answers()
                 )
 
-            if self.include_history:
+            if self.include_history and q.history:
                 exam_questions[q.id]["history"] = q.history