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Celebrated as Scotland’s traditional New Year’s festival, Hogmanay is rich with ancient customs, heartfelt gatherings, and a touch of mystery. From Viking roots and fire festivals to the tradition of first-footing and singing “Auld Lang Syne,” Hogmanay is a celebration unlike any ...  Afficher plus

From their opulent rise in 19th-century Paris and London to their golden age in bustling American cities, department stores revolutionized shopping and shaped modern consumer culture. These grand spaces weren’t just for buying...they were places of wonder, luxury, and social chan ...  Afficher plus

Boring History For Sleep | Ancient Egyptians Got HIGHER Than You’d EVER Believe. History isn’t always as boring as your school textbooks made it seem—sometimes it’s downright unbelievable. In this episode of Boring History For Sleep, we uncover the shocking truth about how Ancien ...  Afficher plus

Boring History For Sleep | What GETTING WASTED Was Like In Medieval Times 🍺 is your nightly escape into the hilariously ordinary side of the past. Forget wars and kings — tonight, we explore the everyday drinking culture of the Middle Ages, where ale was safer than water, hangov ...  Afficher plus

When Did People Start Smoking Weed and More | Boring History For Sleep 🌙 takes you on a calm, slow-paced journey through the dusty corners of history that textbooks forgot to mention. In this episode of Boring History For Sleep, we explore the ancient relationship between humans ...  Afficher plus

Boring History For Sleep | How People Got High in the Middle Ages is a slow, relaxing storytelling experience designed to help you unwind while learning unusual and fascinating facts about medieval life. In this episode, we explore the strange substances, bizarre rituals, and sur ...  Afficher plus