What It Was REALLY Like to Travel in the 1800s (Spoiler: Pure Suffering) | Boring History For Sleep

Tonight, we’re stepping into the soot-choked, horse-powered, spine-shattering world of Victorian travel—where every mile was a battle, every carriage wheel was a gamble, and seasickness was practically a national sport.

Before trains, planes, and GPS… there were stagecoaches stuffed with strangers, mail coaches that flew through mud at 10 mph, steamships that turned passengers into ghosts, and third-class train cars filled with coal dust, crying babies, and regret.

In this episode, you’ll experience:
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🎧 Best experienced with headphones and dim lighting.

You’ll experience:

The eerie loneliness of a plague survivor 😔

The psychological trauma of guilt and religious doubt 😢

The collapse of feudal society and labor systems ⚔️

Real historical context about the plague's impact on economy, religion, and daily life 🏚️

Slow, relaxing narration perfect for sleep, study, or nighttime reflection 🌙

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