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The Entire History of the Hittites — The Forgotten Empire of the Ancient World ⚔️ | Boring History for Sleep
2026-03-30 | 5h 16 mins.
Once one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world, the Hittites built vast cities, commanded formidable armies, and rivaled the greatest kingdoms of their time. From royal intrigue and complex diplomacy to sudden collapse and disappearance, their story is one of strength, ambition, and mystery. A calm journey through a civilization that shaped history — and then quietly faded into legend.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
The Birth of Civilization — The First Farmers (20,000 BC to 8800 BC) 🌾 | Boring History for Sleep
2026-03-29 | 3h 48 mins.
Long before cities, kingdoms, or written history, small human communities began a quiet revolution that would change the world forever. From hunting and gathering to cultivating the land, the first farmers shaped new ways of living, working, and surviving. Their daily struggles with nature, climate, and uncertainty laid the foundations of civilization itself. A calm story about humanity’s earliest transformation and the slow rise of settled life.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
The Tragic Gilded Age Families Who Lost It All — Wealth, Power, and Ruin 💰 | Boring History for Sleep
2026-03-27 | 5h 12 mins.
Behind the glittering luxury of America’s Gilded Age stood fortunes built overnight — and lost just as quickly. Powerful families rose to unimaginable wealth through industry and ambition, only to face scandal, financial collapse, and personal tragedy. Beneath the grand mansions and lavish lifestyles lay fragile empires and uncertain futures. A calm story about ambition, excess, and the hidden cost of success.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
The ENTIRE History of the Plantagenets — Lionhearted Kings, Power, and War ⚔️ | Boring History for Sleep
2026-03-27 | 4h 27 mins.
From fierce warrior kings to endless struggles for the throne, the Plantagenet dynasty shaped medieval England through ambition, conquest, and rivalry. Behind legendary rulers like Richard I of England lay centuries of political intrigue, family conflict, and devastating wars that transformed Europe. A calm story about royal power, shifting loyalties, and the long shadow of medieval empire.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
Why Henry VIII Treated His Daughter-in-Law So Badly — The Life of Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond 👑 | Boring History for Sleep
2026-03-26 | 3h 36 mins.
At the heart of the Tudor court, power, loyalty, and survival were never simple. The life of Mary Howard unfolded amid royal expectations, political tension, and the unpredictable rule of Henry VIII. Marriage, status, and family ties brought both privilege and danger, revealing the fragile position of women at court. A calm story about ambition, control, and the hidden struggles behind Tudor grandeur.
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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