What Medieval Feasts Were REALLY Like

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianWelcome to the Feast (You’ll Regret It): A Medieval Sleep StoryTonight, you’ve been summoned to the grandest event in the kingdom: a medieval feast. Unfortunately, you’re not a knight or a noble. You’re somewhere in the middle — tolerated, unprepared, and already sweating through your borrowed tunic.In this immersive sleep story, you’ll experience the full descent: from awkward arrival to terrifying table manners, from eel in aspic to drunken jester acrobatics, all the way through the chaos, carnage, and leftovers. Whether you’re watching nobles chew symbolically or dodging airborne jelly castles, one thing is clear — this isn’t your average bedtime fairytale.Perfect for falling asleep to slow storytelling, dry humor, and vivid historical absurdity. Just try not to dream of rennet pudding.🛏️ Drowsy Historian’s Favorite Sleep ToolsLooking 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/3GJ9jTwThese 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.