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Humorously Dull History for Sleep

by Stephen Dalton
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  • Ridiculously Boring Bedtime Story... The Boring Life of a Shoemaker in Tudor London

    October 28, 2026 · 3 hr 1 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) life of a shoemaker in Tudor London. In tonight's story, we'll meet Thomas, a London shoemaker in the year 1595, through a perfectly ordinary day in Tudor London. Thomas has never…

  • Daily Life for Medieval Peasants & More...Funny History for Sleep

    October 25, 2026 · 3 hr 1 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of medieval peasants. We'll follow a very boring peasant, named Clive, and his wife, Sandra, through their daily life in the 1300s. What was life like for the average person…

  • Fall Asleep Laughing | Boring History of Domestic Animals

    October 21, 2026

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of domestic animals. In tonight's compilation, I'll tell you the humorously dull history of domestic animals. The horse, the dog, and the cat. The horse gave us transport…

  • Laugh Yourself to Sleep | Perfectly Boring History of Manners

    October 18, 2026 · 3 hr 1 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of Manners. It starts a million years ago with early humans picking their teeth with sticks around a fire, runs through an Egyptian vizier who wrote the first book on office…

  • History of Napoleon is so Perfectly Boring...You'll Fall Asleep

    October 14, 2026 · 3 hr 1 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of Napoleon. He rose from a minor Corsican noble family to become Emperor of the French, reorganized half of Europe, invaded Russia, got exiled, came back, got exiled again…

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  • Boring History for Sleep...Why Do We Have Statues?

    October 11, 2026 · 3 hr 1 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of statues. From prehistoric carvings to colossal rulers, public monuments, and men on horses, history is full of people who thought one lifetime was simply not enough…

  • History of the Fork is So Boring...You'll Fall Asleep

    October 7, 2026 · 3 hr 1 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of the fork.  It's one of the most boring objects in your kitchen drawer, but somehow has a history involving emperors, aristocrats, religion, table manners, and a…

  • The History of Sleep is so Perfectly Boring...You'll Fall Asleep

    October 4, 2026

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of sleep. This 8 hour boring history of sleep (for sleep) is here to accompany you through a full night's rest. How have humans slept through the different ages? What was a…

  • The History of Romance is so Boring...You'll Fall Asleep

    September 30, 2026 · 3 hr 2 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history romance. What is the history of people trying impress each other to find love? Why did  we start writing letters, sending flowers, and chocolate boxes? Did people always go…

  • How did Ancient Egyptians Sleep? You'll Fall Asleep Laughing When You Find Out

    September 27, 2026 · 3 hr 2 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history ancient Egyptian sleep. You won't believe some of the norms and standards for sleep in ancient Egypt. We'll learn a lot. What were the sleep habits of ancient Egyptian…

  • The Boring History of The Odyssey (for Sleep)

    September 23, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and rather boring) history of Homer's epic tale: The Odyssey. Who was this guy "Homer" anyways? What is the plot of The Odyssey, and why is it so incredibly unreasonable and difficult for Odysseus just…

  • The History of Vacation is so Boring...You'll Fall Asleep

    September 20, 2026 · 2 hr 4 min

    Fall asleep as we explore the funny (and sometimes very boring) history of vacation...or holiday depending on what side of the Atlantic you're on. We've come a long way from servants and month-long train journeys...to flights costing…

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About the show

Light-hearted, funny, and somewhat boring historical bedtime stories to help you relax and sleep happy. Venture back into history and explore curious topics that are specifically selected to be rather boring and sleep-inducing. Fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. Other Channels by Stephen Dalton You can also listen to my non-satirical bedtime stories on the Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Enjoy meditation sessions with me on the Stephen Dalton Guided Meditations channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my real therapy sessions on One Man & His Therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #history #comedy #sleep