Frozen Rivers and Starving People: Medieval Winter Reality

Frozen Rivers and Starving People: Medieval Winter Reality

Close your eyes and journey back to the frozen reality of the Little Ice Age. In this long-form ASMR history documentary for sleep, we explore the brutal truth behind medieval winters—far from romantic fairy tales. Discover the science of the dramatic climate shift, the catastrophic Great Famine, and how people survived (or didn't) in bone-chilling cold with inadequate housing, clothing, and food. From frozen rivers holding fairs to relentless disease, understand how a drop of just a few degrees reshaped Europe. Settle in for a deep, calming dive into a colder, more dangerous past. Perfect for history lovers, ASMR, and sleep.