Boring History for Sleep

Author: Velvet

Welcome to Boring History to Sleep the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed its 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 eyes
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Victorian Workhouses Explained: How the Poor Were Treated 🏚️🕯️ | Boring History For Sleep
Monday, 19 January, 2026

🏚️🕯️ Victorian workhouses were meant to help the poor — but life inside them was deliberately harsh. Families were separated, food was minimal, work was exhausting, and strict rules governed every moment of the day. Designed to discourage dependence, workhouses turned poverty into something to be endured quietly and without complaint.Tonight, close your eyes and step into long corridors, silent dining halls, and endless routines — a calm retelling of a system built on discipline rather than compassion.👉 Boring History For Sleep | Poverty, policy, and the quiet weight of history. 💤