Why Sleeping in a Medieval Castle SUCKED During Winter | Boring History for Sleep

Think sleeping in a medieval castle was cozy and romantic? Think again. In “Why Sleeping in a Medieval Castle SUCKED During Winter,” we dive into the harsh, uncomfortable reality of castle life during the freezing medieval winters — from icy stone walls and drafty halls to foul smells and zero insulation.But that’s just the beginning. This episode of Boring History for Sleep also ties into other brutal truths of the Middle Ages, like why getting a tooth pulled was a nightmare of pain and how being a woman in medieval Europe often meant facing daily injustice, hardship, and limited rights.So grab a blanket, settle in, and let these strangely fascinating (and slightly terrible) facts about medieval life lull you to sleep — where living in a castle, pulling a tooth, or just being a woman could all totally suck.