How Peasants Stayed Warm Before Heating and Electricity in the Middle Ages | Relaxing History Sleep

How Peasants Stayed Warm Before Heating and Electricity in the Middle Ages | Relaxing History for Sleep Long before central heating or electricity, medieval peasants endured freezing winters using simple yet surprisingly effective methods. Cold winds seeped through wooden walls, snow piled against cottages, and firewood was precious — yet daily life continued. In this slow, soothing history documentary, drift gently through the quiet nights of the Middle Ages and discover how peasants stayed warm: • small timber and wattle homes designed to trap heat • central hearth fires that burned day and night • thick wool clothing worn even while sleeping • straw mattresses layered with blankets and animal skins • entire families sleeping together for shared warmth • animals kept indoors to help raise temperatures • clay walls, thatched roofs, and earthen floors storing heat Narrated in a calm, relaxing tone, this video is designed to help you unwind, feel safe, and fall asleep while learning how ordinary people survived brutal winters centuries ago. Perfect for sleep, relaxation, background listening, stress relief, and peaceful nighttime viewing.