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EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 1H 23M

Why You Wouldn’t Survive the Black Death

from History For Sleep with the Drowsy Historian · host Drowsy Historian

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianIn this Boring History For Sleep journey, you’ll experience what it was really like to catch the Black Death in 1348 — fever dreams, exploding lymph nodes, questionable treatments involving chickens, and a distinct lack of soap. Narrated in a slow, dry, sleep-friendly tone, this historical journey combines dark humor, vivid detail, and historical accuracy to help you learn… while you try not to gag.Forget sanitized textbook summaries. This is the plague as it was: sweaty, terrifying, and deeply inconvenient.🛏️ 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.

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianIn this Boring History For Sleep journey, you’ll experience what it was really like to catch the Black Death in 1348 — fever dreams, exploding lymph nodes, questionable treatments involving chickens, and a distinct lack of soap. Narrated in a slow, dry, sleep-friendly tone, this historical journey combines dark humor, vivid detail, and historical accuracy to help you learn… while you try not to gag.Forget sanitized textbook summaries. This is the plague as it was: sweaty, terrifying, and deeply inconvenient.🛏️ 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.

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