Why You Wouldn’t Last a Day in the Wild West | Boring History for Sleep

Welcome to another episode of Boring History for Sleep — where legends get dusty, boots get heavy, and you get... just sleepy enough.Tonight, we ride (very slowly) into the myth-soaked world of the American Wild West. But forget the movie versions with polished pistols and poetic sunsets — this is the real West. The one where boots chafe, beans repeat on you, and your horse probably hates you.In this gently meandering journey, we follow what life was actually like for cowboys, settlers, outlaws, and everyone in between. From saloons that smelled like bad decisions to “homes” built out of mud and mosquito hope — it’s a tale of hardship, dust, dysentery… and maybe a little dignity.With soft narration, a wry smile, and a complete lack of gunfire, this episode brings you the Wild West as you’ve never heard it before — slower, sleepier, and significantly smellier.So lie back. Pull your blanket up like it’s a dusty bedroll under the stars. And let yourself drift into a world where coffee was violent, boots were blistering, and survival was considered a pretty good day.Sleep well, frontier dreamer. 🐎🌙