Welcome to this Boring History For Sleep session, where we dive into the quiet and fascinating history of the pencil. This History Documentary for Sleep is designed as a relaxing sleep story to help you unwind after a long day. Join us for these Bedtime Stories for Grownups as we travel back to 1564 to the valley of Borrowdale, England, where a storm uprooted a tree to reveal a mysterious black substance. From the days when breadcrumbs were used as erasers to the royal origins of the iconic yellow lacquer, we explore every dull detail of this everyday object. Close your eyes, settle into your pillows, and let the rhythmic history of graphite and cedar wood guide you into deep, restorative rest.

Timestamps, enjoy!

Introduction Into Story: 00:00:00

The Story Of Musashi Miyamoto: 00:54:23

What Daily Life Was Like in Dark Age Britain: 01:24:50

How Humans Learned to Control Their Dreams: 02:24:41

Bizarre Ancient Roman Hygiene Practices: 04:38:12

Life And Legacy Biopic Of Thomas Jefferson: 05:11:39

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