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Boring History for Sleep

Boring History for Sleep

By: Velvet
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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
  • 1000 Years of the English Monarchy — Power Across Time 👑 | Boring History for Sleep
    May 31 2026

    For over a thousand years, the English monarchy has evolved through conquest, conflict, reform, and tradition. From early kings to constitutional rule, authority slowly shifted alongside society itself.
    Dynasties rose and fell, alliances formed and broke, and the meaning of power changed with time. Behind the crown lay continuity, adaptation, and the quiet persistence of institutions.
    A calm journey through time, power, and the long transformation of monarchy in England.

    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.


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    4 hrs
  • Benjamin Franklin — A Life of Curiosity and Contradictions ⚡ | Boring History for Sleep
    May 30 2026

    The life of Benjamin Franklin unfolded in a world of change, experimentation, and new ideas. Printer, inventor, diplomat — his path moved through many roles, each shaped by curiosity and ambition.

    Behind public achievements lay a quieter story of discipline, self-improvement, and constant adaptation. Daily routines, personal beliefs, and small decisions formed the foundation of a much larger legacy.

    A calm journey through thought, routine, and the steady shaping of a remarkable life.


    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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    3 hrs and 40 mins
  • Why Victorian Women Slept in Separate Beds — Even From Their Husbands 🛏️ | Boring History for Sleep
    May 29 2026

    In Victorian society, daily life was shaped by strict rules, social expectations, and ideas of propriety. Even something as private as sleep reflected deeper cultural norms.

    Separate beds were not always a sign of distance, but often part of a structured approach to health, morality, and social order. Behind closed doors lay a world of quiet customs, unspoken rules, and carefully maintained appearances.

    A calm journey through routine, intimacy, and the hidden patterns of Victorian life.


    Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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    3 hrs and 50 mins
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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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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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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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