The Disease That Made Kings Think They Were Made of GLASS (& Would SHATTER at Any Moment)

Tonight, journey back to a time of royal courts and shadowy fears with a sleep story designed to quiet your mind and carry you into deep, restful sleep. This video explores one of history's most fascinating and bizarre psychological phenomena: the Glass Delusion. Listen as we uncover the tragic tale of King Charles VI of France, a monarch convinced his body was made of glass and could shatter at any moment. From the terrifying Bal des Ardents—the Ball of the Burning Men—that scarred his psyche, to the extreme precautions he took to protect his fragile form, this narrative weaves historical detail with calming storytelling. Set against a black screen and accompanied by a soothing voice, this story is perfect for those seeking relaxation, a mental escape, or a peaceful transition into sleep. Let the strange history of the glass men guide you into a serene and profound slumber. SOURCE: “The Man Who Thought His Buttocks Were Made of Glass” – The Public Domain Review https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/... “A royal madness: Charles VI and the Bal des Ardents” – The National Library of Medicine https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... “The Glass Delusion: A Fragile Chapter in the History of Mental Health” – Wellcome Collection https://wellcomecollection.org/articl... “Robert Burton's The Anatomy of Melancholy” – The British Library https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/ro... “Anatomy in the Renaissance” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ana...