You’d Beg for Modern Life After This | Boring History For Sleep is not your typical bedtime story. In this slow, soothing narration, we journey back to the harsh streets of the Roman Empire—where waking up meant survival, and comfort was a foreign concept. Perfect for history lovers and insomniacs alike, this calming deep dive exposes the cruel realities of ... Show More
Today
How Hard Was It to Make a Living in Medieval London? .. | Boring History For Sleep
How Hard Was It to Make a Living in Medieval London? explores the quiet, exhausting reality of working life in one of Europe’s largest medieval cities. This slow, sleep-friendly documentary focuses on long hours, unstable wages, dangerous trades, and the constant struggle to affo ... Show More
39m 31s
Yesterday
Filthy Secrets of Life on the American Frontier and more.. | Boring History For Sleep
Filthy Secrets of Life on the American Frontier reveals the uncomfortable truth behind daily survival in the early American West. This calm, sleep-friendly documentary explores poor hygiene, limited medical knowledge, contaminated water, harsh weather, and exhausting routines tha ... Show More
37m 31s
Jan 31
How 40,000 Romans Conquered 2 Million Britons in 43 AD | Boring History For Sleep
How 40,000 Romans Conquered 2 Million Britons in 43 AD explores the quiet, methodical reality behind Rome’s invasion of Britain. This calm, sleep-friendly documentary focuses on discipline, logistics, engineering, training, and psychological pressure rather than dramatic battles. ... Show More
39m 45s
Dec 2024
Roman Gladiators
The Roman gladiators have fascinatingly complex history, from paintings on cave walls to the Colosseum and the silver screen. These warriors, both celebrated and condemned, left behind a legacy of bravery, brutality, and spectacle. Who were they, and what did their lives truly en ... Show More
54m 17s
Sep 2025
History of Ancient Rome, Part 1 of 2 - The Republic
This sleepy story about the History of Ancient Rome is the first of two parts, because there were too many things to say for one single episode. The next part about the end of the Republic and the Empire will be out soon. In this episode, I tell you about the origins of Rome, its ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2025
Ibn Battuta | The World's Greatest Traveler?
One of the greatest travelers the world has ever known, Ibn Battuta journeyed over 70,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. And he did so centuries before modern maps or air travel. His detailed accounts offer a rare glimpse into the cultures, empires, and w ... Show More
51m 45s
Jun 2025
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I—a monarch of unmatched intellect, resilience, and style, who led England through a golden age. Rising to power in a time of turmoil, she became a symbol of strength and stability, guiding her nation through political intrigue, cultural blossoming, and global exp ... Show More
56m 46s