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Boring History for Sleep

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Ancient Egypt
Knights Templar
Medieval Warfare
Mental Health
World War I
Ancient Rome
Cleopatra
Wild West
Ancient Olympic Games
Mary, Queen Of Scots
Scotland
Organized Crime
Napoleon Bonaparte
Genocide
Schizophrenia
Psychosis
Gilded Age
Ireland
Roman Empire
Prohibition

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, ... more

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History remembers princesses for their crowns, castles, and fairy-tale weddings—but many lived lives filled with loneliness, political manipulation, unhappy marriages, and heartbreaking loss. Behind the glittering jewels and royal ceremonies were wom... more

The Kennedy family became America's closest equivalent to royalty—admired for its wealth, influence, and political power. Yet behind the glamorous image lay lives marked by loss, public scrutiny, and personal tragedy. Few experienced that reality mor... more

In 1929, a booming economy came to a sudden and devastating halt. The stock market crashed, banks failed, businesses closed, and millions of people lost their jobs, homes, and savings. What had once seemed like an age of endless prosperity quickly be... more

American history is often told through stories of progress, innovation, and triumph. Yet beneath those familiar narratives lies a darker past filled with forgotten disasters, political scandals, violent conflicts, controversial laws, and extraordinar... more

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Christine de Pizan
Widow, author and public intellectual who critiqued courtly love
Historical figure
Episode: Why You Couldn't Handle Medieval Women 👑🕯️ | The Surprising Reality of Women's Lives in the Middle Ages | Boring History For Sleep
Bertrand Lavoie
French Egyptologist, long-time archaeologist at Saqqara
Independent researcher/egyptology field
Episode: Ancient Egypt 💎🐫 | Treasures, Trade and Great Adventures | Boring History For Sleep
Kathleen Martinez
Archaeologist
Tapasiris Magna project (Dominican Republic)
Episode: Ancient Egypt’s Lost Treasures — Cleopatra and the Queens of Power 👑 | Boring History for Sleep
Thomas Hartley
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Episode: The True Terrors of Tudor Medicine — Hidden Killers and Dangerous Cures ⚕️ | Boring History for Slee
William Ashton
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London/England
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Robert Chaney
Master mason specializing in chimney construction
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Eleanor Pemberton
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Frances Hartwell
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Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • AI content?

    Can live with the AI voiceover as I genuinely use this to sleep but would love to know how the content is generated. One thing for it to be read from somewhere legit but I fear it’s AI content too and so unreliable

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kevans89
    United Kingdom4 days ago
  • Almost awesome.

    It is what it says it is. History read in a calming, somewhat repetitive format. Interesting stories mostly. My only complaint is the show’s narrator is at a low volume but the ads (limited) are at a slightly above normal volume. They are way too loud and will wake you right up.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Struth4
    Canada4 days ago
  • AD volume INSANELY LOUD

    For a long time there were no ads, but recently they’ve added them, you don’t know when they’ll come BLARING on in your sleep podcast. Demand tbe ads match the regular volume. Your ratings are getting worse I noticed

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Get sleep 843
    United States5 days ago
  • Solid

    I don’t typically write reviews but this podcast earned it. Daily content. Long form. Yeah it’s read by AI but it’s quality content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tex Virginia
    United States6 days ago
  • Brilliant!

    You’ll be soothed by the velvet voice into sleep but don’t! The writing is clever, creative, and worth paying attention to. I chuckle and snicker often. Find something truly Boring to help you sleep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samusan
    United States6 days ago

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Overall, episodes are considered informative and not boring, with a loyal following and positive reception toward the host's delivery.
Listeners praise the calming voice and sleep-inducing format, calling it perfect for winding down.
Ads are frequently described as loud and disruptive, breaking sleep.
Some listeners question whether AI narration is used, yet many still find the content informative and engaging.

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The speaker finds that those who survived weren't just the strongest or luckiest, but those who maintained their humanity amidst dehumanizing conditions.

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A calming, sleep-friendly history show guides listeners through a slow, narrative stroll of the past—focusing on treaties, dynasties, and long-forgotten dramas that are intentionally low-key and easy to drift off to. Episodes emphasize accessible storytelling over heavy analysis, with a soothing narration style that frames lesser-known historical quirks as cozy, night-time knowledge. A recurring talking point is the use of AI-like narration and the question of how production choices (like ad pacing and tone) affect the listening experience, making it a unique blend of relaxation and education that appeals to history nerds and insomniacs alike.

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1. Christine de Pizan
2. Bertrand Lavoie
3. Kathleen Martinez
4. Thomas Hartley
5. William Ashton
6. Robert Chaney
7. Eleanor Pemberton
8. Frances Hartwell

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