Drift into a peaceful slumber as we explore the quiet, unfolding story of The Black Death — a gentle journey through one of history’s most mysterious and far-reaching events.

This soothing bedtime episode guides you through the origins, spread, and lasting effects of the 14th-century plague, with meditative pacing and calming storytelling.

Perfect for winding down, this sleep podcast blends history with tranquility, offering thoughtful insight into how the plague reshaped communities, belief systems, medicine, and the human spirit.

Whether you're managing stress, easing insomnia, or simply seeking a soft voice to carry you off to sleep, you're in the right place.

🌟 Highlights of the episode:

• The quiet beginnings of the plague in Central Asia
• The slow arrival into European ports
• Symptoms and forms of the illness, described gently
• Medieval medical beliefs, apothecaries, and ritual healing
• Spiritual and emotional reactions of towns and individuals
• The long-term legacy — from labor shifts to art and thought

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🛌 Perfect for:

• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

Put on your headphones, get cozy, and let the story lull you into peaceful rest. 💫

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Explore our other Sleepy Journey shows:

📜 Through History – Explore our dreamy past

🧚 Through Fairytales – Classic tales told with a soothing touch

🎶 Through Music History – Relax with stories behind legendary musicians

👑 Through Famous Figures – A gentle look into inspiring lives

🐉 Through Myths & Folklore – Legends and tales, told softly

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