Boring History for Sleep | What Life Was Really Like in America in the 1880s
Boring History for Sleep - A podcast by Velvet
The 1880s in America were not the glamorous Gilded Age you see in movies — but a strange mix of rapid progress, quiet hardships, and daily routines that feel both familiar and distant. This calm, long-form history drifts through the streets, farms, factories, and parlors of late 19th-century America, showing what ordinary life was truly like.
In this sleep-ready journey, we’ll explore:
What people ate, wore, and read in the 1880s
The rise of railroads and industry — and how they changed daily life
Family roles, children’s chores, and the rhythm of home life
How people worked, rested, and entertained themselves
The hidden struggles behind the progress of the Gilded Age
Told slowly and gently, this story is perfect for winding down, letting history flow like a quiet background — not with drama, but with the steady heartbeat of everyday lives long past.
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