Why You’d Regret Becoming a Courtesan in Renaissance Venice | History For Sleep

Get early episodes & ad-free audio on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian Tonight, we slip behind silk curtains and into the curated illusion of luxury in Renaissance Venice — but not as a noble, nor even a guest. You are a courtesan. Accomplished, admired, and utterly disposable. From powdered poise to private ruin, you endure the slow erosion of worth in a world that sells desire and punishes those who embody it. This is not a story of scandal or salvation. This is a life lived in borrowed gowns, under borrowed names, with no exit but silence. 🛏️ 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. #venicehistory #courtesan #renaissancevenice #historicalsleepstory #drowsyhistorian #femalefate #sleepwithhistory #womeninhistory #darkhistory #calmhistory #emotionalhistory #immersivestorytelling #venetianempire