Boring History For Sleep | How Medieval Towns Invented Fast Food and more

Take a slow, sleepy stroll through the cobbled lanes of a bustling medieval town, where the air smells faintly of smoke, fried batter, and honey. In this gently immersive episode, we explore the surprisingly rich world of medieval street food—fritters sizzling in cauldrons, eel pies wrapped in rough cloth, candied nuts stuck together with monastery honey, and the medieval version of fried cheese sticks (yes, really). Discover how towns across Europe, from Naples to London, invented their own early forms of fast food to feed hungry workers, curious children, and even noble lords between feasts. Along the way, you’ll hear how monks complained, councils regulated, and people kept snacking anyway. Perfect for bedtime, this calm historical journey blends soothing storytelling, strange cravings, and tiny edible rebellions that shaped daily life in the Middle Ages