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Alexander the Great: More Dangerous Than You Were Told 🗡️ | Boring History for Sleep
21/04/2026 | 4h 17 mins.
Forget the polished myths of a brilliant conqueror. Alexander’s story doesn’t begin with glory, but with chaos: a fractured Greece, a brutal Macedonian court, an ambitious father, and a mother who believed her son was more than human.
Prophecies, political intrigue, harsh upbringing, and a young man handed an army — and limitless ambition. This is not a story about victory, but about how someone capable of reshaping the world is created.

Boring History for Sleep — a calm story about a time that was anything but calm
The Giant WW2 Factories of the United States — The War Factories That Powered Victory 🏭 | Boring History for Sleep
21/04/2026 | 4h 39 mins.
During World War II, enormous factories across the United States transformed the nation into an industrial powerhouse. Assembly lines produced planes, tanks, ships, and weapons at an astonishing speed, while millions of workers labored day and night to support the war effort. Behind the machinery stood ordinary people, long hours, and a society reshaped by wartime industry. A calm journey through the factories, workers, and production that helped shape the outcome of the war.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
Norsemen — The Complete History of the Viking Age and Their Last Journey ⚔️ | Boring History for Sleep
20/04/2026 | 5h 13 mins.
The Viking Age was shaped by exploration, conquest, and the relentless search for new horizons. From powerful Norse warriors and vast sea voyages to the gradual decline of their influence, the story of the Norsemen reveals a world of ambition, belief, and survival. Behind the legends of fearless raiders lay changing societies, fading traditions, and the final journeys of a remarkable culture. A calm journey through the rise, transformation, and end of the Viking world.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
The Most Famous Lost Treasure of the Middle Ages — Mystery, Gold, and Legend 💰 | Boring History for Sleep
19/04/2026 | 4h 45 mins.
Hidden wealth, vanished fortunes, and secrets buried by time — the Middle Ages left behind treasures that were never found. From lost relics and royal riches to forgotten legends of hidden gold, these mysteries reveal a world shaped by power, faith, and ambition. Behind the search for treasure lay conflict, uncertainty, and stories that still captivate the imagination. A calm journey through mystery, history, and the legends of medieval wealth.
Boring history for sleep – Soft stories about difficult lives.
The Celts — The Mysterious Dark Age Masters of Europe and Their Lost Treasures 🌿 | Boring History for Sleep
18/04/2026 | 3h 48 mins.
Long before the rise of modern Europe, the Celts shaped vast regions of the continent with their culture, beliefs, and warrior traditions. Their world was filled with sacred rituals, skilled craftsmanship, powerful tribes, and treasures that would later vanish into legend. Behind the mystery lay a complex society shaped by nature, conflict, and spiritual tradition. A calm journey through the history, myths, and lost legacy of one of Europe’s most enigmatic peoples.
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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