Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Step back in time with this episode of Hooking Through History as we uncover the fascinating (and slightly unsettling 😅) world of sleep in medieval times 🕯️
Ever wondered how people slept before electricity, memory foam mattresses, and late-night scrolling? In this episode, we explore the surprisingly different sleep habits of the Middle Ages — from segmented sleep (yes, waking up in the middle of the night was normal!) to shared beds, straw mattresses, and the realities of life without modern comforts.
We’ll dive into:
✨ First sleep vs second sleep — and what happened in between
🛏️ What medieval beds were really like (hint: not very comfy…)
🏠 How entire families — and sometimes animals — shared sleeping spaces
🐜 The not-so-glamorous truth about hygiene and pests
🌙 What medieval sleep can teach us about our own sleep today
Whether you love history, enjoy quirky facts, or just want to appreciate your own bed a little more tonight, this episode is for you!
🧶 Hooking Through History blends storytelling and history with a cosy twist — perfect to listen along while you crochet, knit, or relax.
👇 Let me know in the comments:
Would you survive a night in a medieval bed?
#HookingThroughHistory #MedievalLife #SleepHistory #CrochetAndChat #HistoryFacts #CosyContent
Welcome in everyone! Each week, we’ll be gathering together, crochet in hand, learning about history.
Froggy at Froggywentaknitting:
youtube.com/c/Froggywentaknitting
Sam at Sam’s Yarn Basket
youtube.com/@SamsYarnBasket
Maureen at My Crochet Story
youtube.com/@mycrochetstory7169
Olga at Olga’s Crafts and Hobbies
youtube.com/@TheRealOlgaWhite
Enjoying the Crime and history? If you’d like to buy me a coffee and support the channel, you can do so here ☕
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/samsyarnbasket
PayPal: paypal.me/SamsYarnBasket
Step back in time with this episode of Hooking Through History as we uncover the fascinating (and slightly unsettling 😅) world of sleep in medieval times 🕯️
Ever wondered how people slept before electricity, memory foam mattresses, and late-night scrolling? In this episode, we explore the surprisingly different sleep habits of the Middle Ages — from segmented sleep (yes, waking up in the middle of the night was normal!) to shared beds, straw mattresses, and the realities of life without modern comforts.
We’ll dive into:
✨ First sleep vs second sleep — and what happened in between
🛏️ What medieval beds were really like (hint: not very comfy…)
🏠 How entire families — and sometimes animals — shared sleeping spaces
🐜 The not-so-glamorous truth about hygiene and pests
🌙 What medieval sleep can teach us about our own sleep today
Whether you love history, enjoy quirky facts, or just want to appreciate your own bed a little more tonight, this episode is for you!
🧶 Hooking Through History blends storytelling and history with a cosy twist — perfect to listen along while you crochet, knit, or relax.
👇 Let me know in the comments:
Would you survive a night in a medieval bed?
#HookingThroughHistory #MedievalLife #SleepHistory #CrochetAndChat #HistoryFacts #CosyContent
Welcome in everyone! Each week, we’ll be gathering together, crochet in hand, learning about history.
Froggy at Froggywentaknitting:
youtube.com/c/Froggywentaknitting
Sam at Sam’s Yarn Basket
youtube.com/@SamsYarnBasket
Maureen at My Crochet Story
youtube.com/@mycrochetstory7169
Olga at Olga’s Crafts and Hobbies
youtube.com/@TheRealOlgaWhite
Enjoying the Crime and history? If you’d like to buy me a coffee and support the channel, you can do so here ☕
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/samsyarnbasket
PayPal: paypal.me/SamsYarnBasket
