The Injustice of History | How Medieval PEASANTS Survived The Coldest Nights and more Welcome to tonight’s bedtime story from the sleepless historian, where we explore the quiet side of boring history. In this episode, we ask: how did medieval peasants survive the bitter, freezing nights without central heating, warm clothes, or comfort? The answer lies in centuries-old struggles, small acts of resilience, and the daily battle against the cold. At sleepless historian, we turn harsh realities into soft-spoken sleep stories, perfect for anyone who wants to fall asleep fast while learning something new. These aren’t just stories for sleep—they're gentle historical journeys wrapped in the comfort of soft narration and paired with subtle rain sounds for sleep to help your body and mind unwind. Tonight, we’ll uncover the little-known techniques peasants used to stay warm—like sleeping with livestock, sharing body heat, and stuffing straw in their clothes. It’s boring history, yes, but the kind that makes for the perfect bedtime story. Slow, detailed, a little strange—just what your brain needs to disconnect and drift off. Each week, the sleepless historian brings you new sleep stories, drawn from the past but designed to help you rest in the present. With these stories for sleep, you can learn how the world once was while letting your eyes grow heavy. So dim the lights, snuggle in, and listen to this week’s tale with the sleepless historian. Let rain sounds for sleep wash over you as we step into the frostbitten world of medieval life. It's boring history, yes—but just the kind that can help you fall asleep fast.