Boring History For Sleep | Why It Sucked to Live Before Air Conditioning and more

Unwind Tonight with the Cold Truth About the Heat. Get comfortable, close your eyes, and let the rain fall as we drift back to a time when “beating the heat” meant… basically, suffering. This 5-hour black screen sleep story blends calming rain sounds with a slow, soothing narration on a topic that’s oddly relatable: why life was absolutely brutal before air conditioning. From sweltering tenements to melted suits, sticky train rides, and fans that did nothing but push hot air around —you’ll explore how people across history coped (or didn’t) with the crushing heat. Expect curious facts, gentle humor, and a few “how-did-they-survive-this?” moments that make you extra grateful for your modern thermostat. Perfect for winding down, sleep meditation, or just drifting off to something mildly miserable, this history story is all about uncomfortable pasts—told in the most comfortable way possible. Grab your pillow, allow the rain to soothe you, and drift off to the gentle hum of history. Every yawn in Boring History for Sleep is historically accurate.Timestamps For Our Lineup Tonight:Intro: 00:00:00How People Lived Before Air Conditioning: 00:00:49Time Traveling To Medieval Times: 00:36:01Why Victorian Baking Was HARD: 01:27:30How Henry Ford Changed The Modern World: 02:03:58The Worst Kings In History: 02:38:10Why you wouldn't last a day in mongol empire times: 03:11:43Christopher Columbus's Life And Journey: 03:48:11Rain Ambient Sounds & No Gentle Storytelling: 04:29:52buymeacoffee.com/historyandsleep - If you guys ever want to support me further until I get my channel memberships setup, you can buy me a coffee here or simply donate if you're feeling generous :) Love you all. 💛