Social Sciences · Velvet
by Velvet
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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I don’t go to sleep to this as I’m far too involved in the narrative. I love it and it invigorates me. I’ve learned so much listening to this podcast (and I frequently fact check the history and it’s correct!) that I hang on nearly every word. I highly recommend this if you like to learn; for those who don’t, or who actually find this boring, I guess there’s sports.
While I share everyones’ exasperation with those loud ads, I absolutely love all the details. A recent episode about Alexander Hamilton kept me company while I piled this year’s firewood. This is an excellent podcast.
Although I enjoyed listening to the history, this is not great for sleep and the ads are so loud that I would not recommend for sleeping
Ok so just discovered this like a week ago and am in love! I can’t fall asleep without my podcasts, and this might be my new fave! But 1 note, the ads are way too loud!
I really enjoy this podcast for falling to sleep, but it really irritated me to have an ad that started with coughing right when I was falling asleep. I get that ads generate revenue, but please put them in the very beginning if you have to keep them in. Giving it a one-star until the ad issue is addressed.
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