Medieval Brothels Were Legal — But Here’s the Catch | Boring History for Sleep

Hey everyone, tonight we’re drifting back to a side of the Middle Ages that history books often whisper about — where faith, power, and desire all shared the same roof. In this full 1.5-hour bedtime history episode, “Medieval Brothels Were Legal — But Here’s the Catch,” we explore the secret world that thrived beneath cathedral towers and papal palaces. You’ll discover how brothels were not only tolerated — but licensed and taxed by kings and bishops themselves. From the smoky taverns of London’s Southwark to the glittering salons of Venice and the shadowed streets of Avignon, this journey unveils the fascinating hypocrisy of a world that preached purity by day and profited from sin by night. ✨ Along the way, we meet: 00:00 – Introduction: The Paradox of Holy Sin 06:45 – The Bishop Who Condemned Sin — and Secretly Funded It 17:20 – Venice: The Floating City of Temptation 31:10 – Avignon and the Papal Lust Boom 45:05 – The Women of the Trade 59:20 – The Courtesans’ Golden Age 1:12:15 – The Fall of Tolerance 1:23:30 – After the Lights Went Out With calm narration, soft humor, and quiet irony, this episode reveals how medieval morality was less about good and evil — and more about management and money. It’s history’s most human contradiction: how the Church learned to sin by administration. Perfect for relaxing nights, sleepless minds, or anyone who loves slow, thoughtful storytelling. So dim the lights, take a deep breath, and let’s drift back to the world where holiness and desire walked hand in hand. 🔔 Subscribe for more sleepy, sardonic history tales every week. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — which city’s story surprised you most? 🕯️ Let’s keep history whispering long after midnight. #BoringHistoryForSleep #SleeplessHistorian #MedievalEurope #ChurchHistory #Venice #Avignon #HistoricalStorytelling #ASMRHistory