About this episode
Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian In World War I, they weren’t on the front lines — but they were still in the blast zone. The “Canary Girls,” young women who worked in British munitions factories, faced slow poisoning, silent explosions, and a war that barely remembered their names. This immersive historical story follows their quiet courage and unseen suffering, from stained uniforms to fading photographs. This isn't just history — it's a memory written in dust. 🛏️ 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. #CanaryGirls #WWI #HiddenHistory #WomenAtWar #DrowsyHistorian #SleepStory #HistoricalNarrative #FactoryGirls #RadiumGirls #SilentSacrifice