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 afford food and shelter. Most Londoners lived one bad week away from hunger, illness ... Show More
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
Jan 30
Could You Survive as a German Soldier in WWI ? | Boring History For Sleep
Could You Survive as a German Soldier in WWI? explores the quiet, exhausting reality of life on the front lines during the First World War. This calm, sleep-friendly documentary focuses on trench routines, constant dampness, hunger, disease, boredom, and the mental strain of wait ... Show More
37m 26s
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
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
May 2025
Olive Oil
Olive oil—golden, rich, and steeped in history. For thousands of years, it has been cherished not just as a food, but as a symbol of peace, health, and prosperity. From ancient groves to modern kitchens, olive oil has nourished both body and culture. Tonight, journey through the ... Show More
43 m
Dec 2024
The Hope Diamond
The Hope Diamond, with its mesmerizing blue hue, has captivated imaginations for centuries. But this stunning gem is more than just a jewel—it's steeped in history, mystery, and tales of an infamous curse. Who wore it, who coveted it, and what secrets does it hold? Tonight, follo ... Show More
52m 12s