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The Complete History of Tetanus — The Disease That Breaks Spines 🦠 | Boring History for Sleep
2026-05-09 | 3h 53 mins.
For centuries, tetanus has been one of the most feared diseases, striking suddenly and with devastating effects. From early misunderstandings and painful treatments to scientific breakthroughs and prevention, its history reveals the slow progress of medicine. Behind the diagnoses stood fear, suffering, and a struggle for survival. A calm journey through disease, discovery, and the evolution of medical knowledge.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
Zheng Yi Sao — The Most Powerful Pirate in History ⚓ | Boring History for Sleep
2026-05-08 | 3h 57 mins.
From humble beginnings to commanding one of the largest pirate fleets in history, Zheng Yi Sao built a legacy of power, strategy, and control. Her rise challenged traditional roles and reshaped the balance of power at sea. Behind the legends stood discipline, strict rules, and a struggle for survival. A calm journey through ambition, power, and the life of the most successful female pirate in history.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
Cambodia 1975 — The Fall of Phnom Penh and the Rise of the Khmer Rouge ⚔️ | Boring History for Sleep
2026-05-07 | 4h 13 mins.
In 1975, Phnom Penh fell as the Khmer Rouge took control, marking a dramatic turning point in Cambodia’s history. The city emptied, society was reshaped, and everyday life changed overnight. Behind the event were fear, uncertainty, and the fates of millions of people. A calm journey through the events, consequences, and human stories of one of the most tragic periods of the 20th century.

Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
Alexander of Macedon — The Conquest of Persia and Rise of an Empire ⚔️ | Boring History for Sleep
2026-05-06 | 3h 44 mins.
From a young king to a legendary conqueror, Alexander of Macedon led campaigns that reshaped the ancient world. His invasion of Persia brought battles, strategy, and rapid changes that transformed entire regions. Behind the victories stood ambition, risk, and the realities of constant war. A calm journey through conquest, power, and the making of one of history’s greatest empires.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
How Single Women Lived in 1930s America — Work, Survival, and Independence 💼 | Boring History for Sleep
2026-05-05 | 4h 7 mins.
During the Great Depression, single women in America faced limited opportunities, social pressure, and economic uncertainty. Many worked long hours in low-paid jobs while trying to maintain independence in a challenging world. Behind simple routines were resilience, quiet ambition, and daily struggles. A calm journey through work, society, and the realities of life for women in 1930s America.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.

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About Boring History for Sleep

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 eyes

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