Why Staying Clean Was Hard in Medieval Life | Relaxing History for Sleep

Tonight, let’s drift gently into the Middle Ages and explore medieval hygiene—a surprisingly strange (and often gross) part of daily survival. In this calm, slow storytelling episode of boring history for sleep, you’ll hear how people in medieval Europe washed (or didn’t), what they believed about dirt and disease, and why staying clean was far harder than we can imagine today. With soft narration and a relaxed pace, this video is designed to help you unwind, quiet your mind, and fall asleep while learning about middle ages life in the most comforting way possible. Expect odd habits, primitive “health” tips, and the real reasons medieval streets, homes, and bodies were… not exactly fresh. If you enjoy sleepy historical storytelling, consider subscribing for weekly boring history for sleep episodes. ✨ Like the video to support the channel, and comment which era or topic you want next—your ideas help shape future stories. Now get cozy, close your eyes, and let’s travel back in time together. Good night. 🌙 #boringhistoryforsleep #medievalhygiene #middleageslife