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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
  • The Surprising Importance of Dogs in History 🐕🏺 | Humanity’s Oldest Companions | Boring History For Sleep
    Jun 13 2026

    For thousands of years, dogs have stood beside humans as hunters, guardians, workers, and loyal companions. Long before cities and civilizations emerged, people and dogs formed a partnership that would help shape the course of human history.From ancient kingdoms and medieval castles to battlefields, farms, and exploration voyages, dogs played vital roles in everyday life. Their story is deeply connected to our own, revealing how one animal became humanity’s closest friend.A calm journey through ancient settlements, royal courts, forgotten adventures, and the remarkable history of the bond between humans and dogs.Boring History For Sleep — Soft stories about humanity’s forgotten past.

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    3 hrs and 47 mins
  • Fabergé Masterpieces 💎🥚 | The Exquisite Art of Imperial Russia | Boring History For Sleep
    Jun 12 2026

    Few objects symbolize luxury and craftsmanship quite like the creations of Fabergé. From the world-famous Imperial Easter Eggs to delicate jewelry and decorative treasures, these masterpieces combined artistic beauty with extraordinary technical skill.Created for emperors, aristocrats, and the wealthiest families of Europe, Fabergé's works reflected the elegance and grandeur of the final years of Imperial Russia. Behind every piece lay stories of talented artisans, royal patrons, and a world that would soon disappear forever.A calm journey through glittering gemstones, royal workshops, artistic perfection, and the remarkable legacy of one of history’s greatest jewelers.Boring History For Sleep — Soft stories about extraordinary lives and lost worlds.

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    3 hrs and 46 mins
  • How the Americas Were Colonized 🌎⛵ | The Entire History of Exploration and Empire | Boring History For Sleep
    Jun 11 2026

    The colonization of the Americas was one of the most transformative periods in world history. Beginning with voyages across the Atlantic, European powers established settlements, built empires, and reshaped entire continents through trade, migration, conflict, and expansion.

    Spanish conquistadors, English settlers, French traders, and other colonial powers competed for land and influence, while Indigenous peoples faced dramatic changes to their societies, cultures, and ways of life. The consequences of this era continue to shape the modern world.

    A calm journey through exploration, early colonies, powerful empires, cultural encounters, and the centuries-long story of how the Americas were transformed.


    Boring History For Sleep — Soft stories about humanity’s complicated past.

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    3 hrs and 45 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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