

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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Aug 23, 2025 • 3h 49min
What Daily Life Was REALLY Like for Soviet Gulag Prisoners
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.

Aug 22, 2025 • 4h 25min
What It Was Like to Live with Victorian Social Rules | Boring History For Sleep
Wind down tonight with a sleep story that'll quiet your racing mind and ease you into dreamland. This 2-hour escape pairs the cozy crackle of a real fireplace with gentle storytelling, taking you through fascinating tales of war and history's most captivating moments.As you drift off, you'll discover the untold stories behind history's famous faces, dive into mysteries that still baffle experts, and revisit moments that changed everything-all while the warm glow of firelight flickers in the background.Perfect for when you need to shut off your brain, this adult bedtime story works whether you're into sleep meditation or just desperate for some decent rest. The black screen means no harsh light to disturb you once you're finally dozing off.Just hit play, close your eyes, and let the soothing fireplace sounds and stories carry you away to the best sleep you've had in ages.

Aug 21, 2025 • 3h 53min
Entire History Of The Native Americans(40,000 BC - 2025) | Documentary | Boring History To Sleep
🌙 Drift into the Entire History of the Native Americans — from the first migrations across ancient ice bridges nearly 40,000 years ago to the challenges and triumphs of the modern day. This long-form documentary sleep story guides you through the legends, struggles, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across North America.💤 Told in a calm, soothing narration, this video blends history and relaxation, making it perfect for falling asleep, background listening, or peaceful late-night learning. Along the way, you’ll hear about:Ancient migrations and sacred traditionsThe rise of great civilizations like the Mississippians and Ancestral PuebloansEncounters with European settlers and their consequencesCultural survival, revival, and the present-day story of Native nations📖 Boring History To Sleep takes you deep into the past — not to excite, but to soothe, with history’s long rhythm as your lullaby.✨ Put on your headphones, close your eyes, and let the quiet journey through the story of the Native Americans (40,000 BC – 2025) guide you gently into rest.

Aug 20, 2025 • 3h 15min
The Disturbing Truth Behind Victorian Asylums | Boring History for Sleep
Prepare to drift off with a chilling tale from history! In this episode of Boring History for Sleep, we uncover the unsettling secrets of Victorian asylums. Explore the real-life horrors, misunderstood medicine, and haunting stories behind these infamous institutions, all told in a soothing, sleepy style designed to help you relax.

Aug 19, 2025 • 3h 15min
Bizarre Victorian Practices That Would be Crimes Today | Boring History for Sleep
Settle in and get comfortable—tonight, the Snoozetorian drifts back to the Victorian age, where ordinary life often hid some truly strange and shocking secrets. From peculiar customs to outlandish laws, we’ll explore the unbelievable things Victorians once did—acts that would be unthinkable, even illegal, today. Let the calm narration carry you through these odd stories of the past, the perfect backdrop for slipping gently into sleep.

Aug 18, 2025 • 4h 29min
How Farming Made Us — The Greatest Mistake? (20,000–8,000 BCE) | Boring History
In this calm, immersive documentary, we trace how the first farms shaped our bodies, our minds, and our world forever. From Göbekli Tepe to Çatalhöyük, from foragers to food storage, this is deep history told softly.Perfect for sleep, study, or focused curiosity.What if the biggest turning point in human history… was also our first trap?Between twenty thousand and four thousand years before the Common Era, humanity did something it had never done before. We stopped moving. We planted seeds. We began to build permanent homes. And everything changed. This is the full story of the Neolithic — from the earliest experiments in the Fertile Crescent to the spread of farming across Europe, and the strange, haunting consequences that followed. Famine, disease, inequality, and collapse… but also cities, stories, and civilization.Was agriculture a revolution — or a slow spiral we couldn’t escape?

Aug 17, 2025 • 3h 19min
Forbidden Pleasures in the Court of Versailles | Boring History For Sleep
Drift into the night with a soothing two-hour sleep story designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into deep, restful slumber. Set against the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace, the soft-spoken narration weaves together vivid tales of war, forgotten moments from history, and the untold truths of legendary figures. You’ll wander through unresolved mysteries and reflect on extraordinary events of the past — all bathed in the warm, flickering glow of firelight. With a simple black screen to keep distractions away, it’s perfect for meditation, nighttime relaxation, or drifting off in peace. Let the steady rhythm of the flames and the calm storytelling carry you to the edge of dreams.

Aug 16, 2025 • 3h 35min
The Most Bizarre S3xu4l Practices of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs | Boring History For Sleep
Drift into the night with a soothing two-hour sleep story designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into deep, restful slumber. Set against the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace, the soft-spoken narration weaves together vivid tales of war, forgotten moments from history, and the untold truths of legendary figures. You’ll wander through unresolved mysteries and reflect on extraordinary events of the past — all bathed in the warm, flickering glow of firelight. With a simple black screen to keep distractions away, it’s perfect for meditation, nighttime relaxation, or drifting off in peace. Let the steady rhythm of the flames and the calm storytelling carry you to the edge of dreams.Step into a secret chapter of history, where Ancient Egyptian rituals blurred the lines between sacred and s3xu4l. The Pharaoh was more than a ruler — he was a living god, whose intimate desires shaped ceremonies, politics, and even the journey to the afterlife. In this gentle, sleep-inducing tale, you’ll uncover the hidden truths of divine incest, public fertility rites, and preserved royal relics.Here, history and dreams intertwine, guiding you through a world where Ancient Egyptian beliefs turned personal power into a symbol of divine rule. Let the whispers of the Pharaoh carry you into slumber, one revelation at a time. In every fragment — from scroll to tomb — lies a connection between the ruler, sacred rites, and the very core of Egypt’s legacy. Perfect for late-night listening, this forbidden history drifts through the shadows of ancient temples, leading you deeper into rest. The Pharaohs await, guarding their most intimate s3xu4l secrets within the quiet rhythm of sleep.

Aug 15, 2025 • 3h 10min
Boring History For Sleep | How Bedouins Survived Extreme Desert Heat and more
Drift into the night with a soothing two-hour sleep story designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into deep, restful slumber. Set against the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace, the soft-spoken narration weaves together vivid tales of war, forgotten moments from history, and the untold truths of legendary figures. You’ll wander through unresolved mysteries and reflect on extraordinary events of the past — all bathed in the warm, flickering glow of firelight. With a simple black screen to keep distractions away, it’s perfect for meditation, nighttime relaxation, or drifting off in peace. Let the steady rhythm of the flames and the calm storytelling carry you to the edge of dreams.How Bedouins Survived Extreme Desert Heat and more

Aug 14, 2025 • 4h 23min
Why You Wouldn’t Last A Day in New York’s Brutal Five Points Slum (1800s) | History For Sleep
Сlose your eyes and step into the crumbling alleys and suffocating shadows of 19th-century New York’s most infamous slum — Five Points. In this quiet, immersive bedtime documentary, we explore what life was truly like for the city’s poorest families, children, and immigrants, trapped in a world of hunger, disease, and despair.Told with soft narration and rich historical detail, this 2-hour episode of History Before Sleep gently uncovers the raw truth behind America’s darkest urban corner. From collapsing tenements to filthy water, from street gangs to silent suffering, every scene reveals how survival in Five Points was not just a struggle — it was a nightmare hidden behind brick walls and boarded-up windows.Perfect for falling asleep, relaxing, or learning in peace, this long-form historical journey reveals the quiet horror of poverty in the shadow of America’s rise — and the forgotten people who lived it.


