Why It Was BRUTAL to Be a Woman in Tudor England

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian Tonight, you’re not royalty. You’re not a legend. You’re not even safe. You’re just a woman in Tudor England — and that’s all it takes to guarantee a life of silence, suffering, and survival without sanctuary. In this immersive, slow-burning bedtime story, we walk step-by-step through the unspoken daily reality of a Tudor woman’s life: from girlhood to grave, from blood to prayer, from obedience to erasure. There are no fairy tales here — only the quiet endurance of those history forgot to remember. 🛏️ Drowsy Historian’s Favorite Sleep Tools Looking to upgrade your nighttime routine? These are a few things I personally use or recommend: • Sleep Earbuds for Enhanced Immersion → https://amzn.to/4pVFoJy • Blanket Soft Enough to Make the Plague Feel Tolerable → https://amzn.to/3GSOq8f • Weighted Blanket for Pretending You’re a Mummified Pharaoh → https://amzn.to/4kVJCgE • Sleep Mask Headphones For Total Historical Escape → https://amzn.to/4nWsNVn • Book Light for Reading About Plagues at 2AM → https://amzn.to/4eSg0iu • White Noise Machine for Blocking Out the 21st Century → https://amzn.to/3GJ9jTw These are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show while staying cozy.