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Boring History for Sleep

Boring History for Sleep

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Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds, and anyone who thinks a Roman tax policy discussion sounds like a lullaby. Lay back, close your eyesVelvet Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Brutal Reality of Titanic’s Third Class — Life Below Deck 🚢 | Boring History for Sleep
    Apr 7 2026

    Far from the elegance and luxury often remembered, life in Titanic’s third class was defined by cramped spaces, strict divisions, and limited comfort. Thousands of passengers traveled with hope for a better future, yet faced harsh conditions, uncertainty, and barriers that shaped their fate. Beneath the grandeur of the great ship lay a world of struggle and quiet resilience. A calm story about class, survival, and the human realities behind a historic tragedy.
    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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    4 hrs and 15 mins
  • The Strange Medieval Rules of Hospitality That Kept Travelers Alive 🏰 | Boring History for Sleep
    Apr 5 2026

    In the uncertain world of the Middle Ages, travel could be dangerous, and survival often depended on the rules of hospitality. Strict customs governed how strangers were welcomed, fed, and protected — creating a fragile system of trust in a harsh and unpredictable world. From sacred obligations to unspoken social codes, these traditions shaped encounters between hosts and travelers. A calm story about survival, trust, and the customs that guided medieval life.
    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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    3 hrs and 40 mins
  • The True Terrors of Tudor Medicine — Hidden Killers and Dangerous Cures ⚕️ | Boring History for Slee
    Apr 5 2026

    Behind the practices of Tudor medicine lay a world where treatments often harmed more than they healed. Strange remedies, limited knowledge, and hidden diseases shaped a fragile balance between hope and danger. Physicians relied on ancient theories, while patients faced painful procedures and uncertain outcomes. A calm story about fear, healing, and the harsh realities of early medicine.
    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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    4 hrs and 32 mins
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I am enjoying this podcast way more than I should be.I hate history, yet I can’t stop listening to this!

Boring history to stay up listening to

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I liked it because it's informative as well as funny. This is my favourite podcast

The not so boring history 👏

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This is my favourite podcast to help me sleep but sometimes random adverts play in the middle of the show waking me up which then defeats the object, please help! I am happy to pay..

Amazing show but how do I stop adverts

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