Why Victorians Couldn’t Sleep – And Took Opium for It - Video

Having trouble falling asleep? Let me take you on a sleepy journey through Victorian bedrooms, laudanum bottles, and bizarre old remedies that promised rest but delivered something darker...

In this episode, we explore how women in the 19th century dealt with insomnia, why laudanum was so popular, and what strange advice doctors used to give. It’s boring history — and that’s exactly what makes it perfect for bedtime.

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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the sleepy zone
01:20 Victorian bedrooms & insomnia
03:45 Hysteria & “nervous energy”
06:10 The laudanum solution
08:50 Folk cures & warm milk
Why it all mattered

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