

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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Jun 26, 2025 • 4h 17min
Boring History for Sleep | Why it Sucked to be a Medieval Knight
Unwind with this 2-hour historical sleep story crafted to quiet your mind and guide you toward deep, restful sleep. Set against the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace, this soft-spoken narration takes you through forgotten moments of history — tales of hardship, mystery, and resilience from long ago. From ancient conflicts to curious legends, each story is told slowly and soothingly, perfect for sleep meditation, nighttime relaxation, or simply drifting off. The dark screen keeps your room calm and undisturbed while the ambient firelight and peaceful narration help ease you into a quiet night’s rest.

Jun 25, 2025 • 3h 21min
Why Ancient Egyptian Medicine Would Absolutely Destroy You
Ready to fall asleep while questioning humanity's earliest health choices? In this relaxing, slow-burning audio story, we travel deep into the sandy heart of ancient Egypt — and right into the papyrus-wrapped chaos of its medical world. From crocodile dung treatments to divine sleep clinics, this is history told softly... but with just enough side-eye to keep it fun.Lie back, dim the lights, and join me for a sleepy stroll through the land of scarabs, spells, and some very questionable healthcare.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and take your vitamins — preferably not mixed with lizards

Jun 24, 2025 • 2h 57min
Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in the Roman Empire
Welcome to your historical lullaby: Ancient Rome Edition. This slow, sarcastic, and oddly relaxing story will guide you through a typical Roman day—complete with screaming goats, bad plumbing, and questionable entertainment.It’s calm, it’s cozy, and it might just make you thankful for modern bathrooms. Sweet dreams.

Jun 23, 2025 • 3h 22min
Why You Wouldn’t Survive the 1800s Gold Rush (Sleepy History)
Close your eyes and drift back to the 19th century — when gold fever burned hot, hygiene was optional, and beans were your only friend. In this slow, cozy history story, we explore the harsh, itchy, and surprisingly bean-heavy reality of the Gold Rush. No treasure maps here. Just mud, regret, and very questionable breakfast. Perfect for sleeping, dozing, or gentle time travel.

Jun 22, 2025 • 3h 10min
They Built the Skyline: The Untold Stories of NYC’s Construction Workers
Lie back, relax, and drift off to the forgotten sounds of 1930s New York City — where brave (and often underpaid) construction workers climbed into the clouds to build the Empire State Building. This longform sleep story mixes real history, quiet humor, and soft storytelling to help you wind down while learning something you can casually mention in your next conversation... or dream about.

Jun 21, 2025 • 5h 3min
Aksum: The African Empire You’ve Never Heard Of | Boring History For Sleep
Lie back and get ready to fall asleep to the story of Aksum — the lost empire of ancient Africa.It had gold, trade routes, enormous stone towers, and absolutely no dental plans.You’ll learn about life, death, goats, forgotten kings, and why this kingdom deserves a spot next to Rome and Persia… but probably didn’t ask for it.Perfect for bedtime, background noise, or escaping your own to-do list.

Jun 20, 2025 • 2h 18min
Boring History For Sleep | Why the Renaissance Wasn't All Beauty and Brilliance
You’ve seen the paintings. Heard the names.Da Vinci. Michelangelo. Raphael.But behind the genius and glory, the Renaissance was full of bad hygiene, worse food, and endless disappointment.Lie back, relax, and let’s gently ruin the myth — together.

Jun 19, 2025 • 3h 55min
Boring History For Sleep | The Harsh Realities of Feudal Europe
Settle in for a slow, cozy stroll through the mud-soaked reality of feudal Europe — a world of rashes, rats, and really bad bread. No knights in shining armor here… just tired peasants, freezing huts, and a cat that looks like it’s seen too much. Perfect for bedtime listening, this calm and ironic journey will lull you to sleep with cabbage, curses, and cold mornings.

Jun 18, 2025 • 7h 7min
Boring History For Sleep | What Happened to These Lost Civilizations?
Let your mind drift off to the quiet corners of history. In this slow, soothing audio journey, we explore six forgotten civilizations — from the jungles of Angkor to the stone heads of the Olmecs. No loud facts. No flashy drama. Just gentle storytelling, sleepy irony, and dusty ruins. Perfect for falling asleep to.

Jun 16, 2025 • 4h 60min
The SCANDALOUS Popes of the Middle Ages | Boring History for Sleep
Forget bedtime stories — this is history’s most outrageous reality show. In this episode of Boring History for Sleep, we meet teenage Popes, political betrayals, wine-fueled ceremonies, and one trial involving a literal corpse. It’s slow, soft, and absurd — perfect for falling asleep with a smirk


