

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 eyes
Lay back, close your eyes
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Sep 2, 2025 • 4h 6min
Ancient Egyptians Got HIGHER Than You’d EVER Believe and more
Unwind this evening with a history sleep story created to quiet your mind and guide you gently toward deep rest. Across two calming hours, the soft crackle of a warm fireplace blends with gentle storytelling — drifting through battles long past, forgotten mysteries, and the private moments of history’s most famous figures.Beneath the glow of imagined firelight, hidden truths are uncovered, questions linger, and the past unfolds at a pace meant for peace. Perfect for sleep meditation, relaxation, or simply letting go at the end of the day, the black screen ensures an undisturbed night. Allow the steady fireplace sounds and slow narration to carry you into calm, restorative sleep.

Sep 1, 2025 • 4h 22min
What It Was Like to Be Homeless in Victorian London
Step into the foggy streets of Victorian London and discover what life was like for those with no home to return to.In this quiet episode of Boring History for Sleep, we drift through the hidden corners of the city — from overcrowded workhouses and cold stone doorsteps, to the nightly struggle for food, warmth, and dignity. This is not a story of famous figures, but of the countless forgotten lives that moved through London’s alleys and shadows.Told slowly and softly, this history explores how poverty shaped the city, and how survival meant enduring both hardship and indifference. Perfect listening for the night, when the past feels close and the world outside grows quiet.✨ Subscribe for more calm journeys into forgotten history.

Aug 31, 2025 • 4h 46min
How OPIUM Destroyed China's Greatest Empire
In this quiet journey through history, we explore how opium — a single, devastating trade — brought the Qing Dynasty, China’s greatest empire, to its knees.This episode of Boring History for Sleep drifts through the rise of the opium trade, the wars it sparked, and the slow unraveling of a once-mighty dynasty. From foreign merchants on China’s shores to the suffering within its own borders, the story is one of profit, addiction, and collapse.Told softly and steadily, this is not a tale of battles alone, but of a society reshaped by a drug that altered the course of world history. Perfect for late-night listening, when the mind seeks calm and the past flows like a quiet river.✨ Subscribe for more history that soothes as it teaches.

Aug 30, 2025 • 3h 57min
Cleopatra: A Life of Power, Love and Tragedy | Boring History
Cleopatra’s Moonlit Nile: A Life of Achievements and Tragedy | Boring History for SleepStep into the moonlit waters of the Nile and uncover the remarkable story of Cleopatra, Egypt’s last great queen. This episode drifts through her life of triumphs and sorrows — from her sharp political skill and bold alliances to the romance and rivalries that shaped an empire.Explore how Cleopatra steered Egypt through the turbulence of the Ptolemaic dynasty, leaving behind a legacy of power, culture, and intrigue that continues to capture imaginations across the world.Calmly told and rich in detail, this is the perfect history to listen to at night — a quiet journey into the life of one of antiquity’s most unforgettable figures.

Aug 29, 2025 • 3h 33min
The TERRIFYING Fate of an Opium Addict in 1897 Seattle |Boring History For Sleep
Tonight, you are not a monster. Not a martyr. Not a number in a report.You’re just another forgotten soul — coughing, hobbling, fading under the dim glow of Seattle’s gaslights in 1897.You never planned to end up here. All you wanted was a place to rest. But the basement was warm, the pipe was passed, and now the city erases you one day at a time.This is the bleak reality of an opium addict at the turn of the century. No myths. No moral lessons. Only the slow unraveling of a body and mind. From smoke-filled dens to cold alleyways, from Chinatown’s crowded lanes to the false comfort of a final cot — this descent is quiet. Filthy. And real.Step into Seattle, 1897 — a city glowing with gaslamps and drowning in shadows of addiction. In this History For Sleep episode, we follow the downward spiral of an opium addict’s life.No morality tales. No romanticized myths. Just the raw truth of smoke-filled rooms, narrow Chinatown streets, and the silent fading of those who slipped through the cracks of a booming frontier city.Perfect for nighttime listening, this immersive story blends atmosphere and history, guiding you through the forgotten corners of Seattle’s past.✨ Subscribe for more quiet, haunting history told for sleep.

Aug 28, 2025 • 4h 21min
Medieval ‘Facts’ You’ve Believed Your Whole Life… All Fake | Boring History For Sleep
Unwind this evening with a history sleep story created to quiet your mind and guide you gently toward deep rest. Across two calming hours, the soft crackle of a warm fireplace blends with gentle storytelling — drifting through battles long past, forgotten mysteries, and the private moments of history’s most famous figures.Beneath the glow of imagined firelight, hidden truths are uncovered, questions linger, and the past unfolds at a pace meant for peace. Perfect for sleep meditation, relaxation, or simply letting go at the end of the day, the black screen ensures an undisturbed night. Allow the steady fireplace sounds and slow narration to carry you into calm, restorative sleep.

Aug 27, 2025 • 4h
The Untold History of Homo$e$uality in Viking Times | Boring History For Sleep
The Untold History of Homo$e$uality in Viking Times | Boring History For SleepWind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and ponder unforgettable events from the past — all within the tranquil glow of a flickering fire. Ideal for sleep meditation, adult relaxation, or simply falling asleep peacefully, the black screen background sets the scene for undisturbed rest. Let the gentle fireplace sounds and calming stories lull you into a serene night’s sleep.

Aug 26, 2025 • 4h 18min
The HORRIFYING Life of a Nazi Soldier on Meth
You were told it would make you stronger. That those small white tablets would help you march farther, stay awake longer, and endure the endless days of war. No one mentioned that the miracle drug was methamphetamine. They called it meth. And once you swallowed it, there was no turning back.In this quiet unraveling, you are a young soldier in the German army during the Second World War. Pushed into blitzkrieg, stripped of food and sleep, kept moving only by the drug in your veins. The world blurs. Days and nights melt together. You see things that aren’t there. You commit acts you cannot remember. And when your body finally fails, you are simply discarded.This is not a story of battles or strategy. It is a story of exhaustion, of silence, of men used until nothing remained. Not remembered for what they believed, but forgotten for how quickly they burned out.

Aug 25, 2025 • 3h 40min
Disgusting Hygiene Habits of Prostitutes in Medieval Times | Boring History For Sleep
During medieval times, life for prostitutes was shaped by pain, routine, and silence. Their hygiene habits were built around what men expected, not what they needed. These prostitutes bled through dirty cloth, washed with harsh wine, and kept working without rest. In recorded history, their voices are rare, but their reality was constant. Medieval times did not allow comfort or safety, only survival. Some prostitutes tried to stay clean, thinking it might help them find a way out. Still, no matter how much they scrubbed, their hygiene habits could not wash away the label. Even when they collapsed in brief sleep, the smell of others clung to their skin. We often forget that sleep was a fragile thing in those days, especially for women like them. As we look back at this part of history, we see that hygiene habits reflect more than health; they reveal who mattered and who did not. Through sleep, they escaped the filth for a few hours, until duty pulled them back. Prostitutes in medieval times did not write their own history, but their hygiene habits remain as clues. Tonight, as you drift into sleep, remember the lives that rarely knew peace.

Aug 24, 2025 • 4h 20min
The Most Disgusting Se$$ual Practices in Ancient Rome | Boring History For Sleep
Unwind tonight with a sleep story designed to hush your thoughts and guide you gently into rest. For the next two hours, you’ll drift beside the soft crackle of a fireplace while calm narration carries you through some of history’s most fascinating and forgotten moments.As the fire glows, you’ll wander into tales of war and peace, uncover mysteries that still puzzle experts, and step quietly into the lives of figures who shaped the world.With a dark screen to keep your room calm, this bedtime story is perfect for late-night meditation, winding down after a long day, or simply slipping into deep, effortless sleep.So press play, close your eyes, and let the fire’s whisper and these stories of the past guide you into the best night’s rest you’ve had in a long time.


