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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 ENTIRE History of the Plantagenets — Lionhearted Kings, Power, and War ⚔️ | Boring History for Sleep
    Mar 27 2026

    From fierce warrior kings to endless struggles for the throne, the Plantagenet dynasty shaped medieval England through ambition, conquest, and rivalry. Behind legendary rulers like Richard I of England lay centuries of political intrigue, family conflict, and devastating wars that transformed Europe. A calm story about royal power, shifting loyalties, and the long shadow of medieval empire.
    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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    4 hrs and 27 mins
  • Why Henry VIII Treated His Daughter-in-Law So Badly — The Life of Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond 👑 | Boring History for Sleep
    Mar 26 2026

    At the heart of the Tudor court, power, loyalty, and survival were never simple. The life of Mary Howard unfolded amid royal expectations, political tension, and the unpredictable rule of Henry VIII. Marriage, status, and family ties brought both privilege and danger, revealing the fragile position of women at court. A calm story about ambition, control, and the hidden struggles behind Tudor grandeur.
    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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    3 hrs and 37 mins
  • Life in the Gilded Age — 1880s America 💰 | Boring History for Sleep
    Mar 25 2026

    Beneath the glitter of wealth and rapid progress, everyday life in 1880s America was shaped by harsh factory work, crowded cities, vast fortunes, and deep social inequality. Industrial growth transformed society, while ordinary people faced long hours, uncertain futures, and dramatic change. A calm story about ambition, struggle, and daily life in an age of dazzling prosperity and hidden hardship.
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    4 hrs and 53 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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