The BRUTAL Life of a Napoleonic Soldier | History For Sleep

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianIn tonight’s slow descent through history, we follow the brutal, bitterly pointless life of a Napoleonic soldier. From forced conscription and lice-ridden camps to frostbite in Russia and forgotten death in a tavern attic, this episode explores the war that promised glory and delivered silence.Expect no romance. No glory. Just mud, blood, and the quiet unraveling of a man crushed by empire, forgotten by peace, and remembered by no one.If you’re still awake at the end, you’re stronger than most.🛏️ Drowsy Historian’s Favorite Sleep ToolsLooking to upgrade your nighttime routine? These are a few things I personally use or recommend:• Sleep Earbuds for Enhanced Immersion → https://amzn.to/4nkFuZD• Blanket Soft Enough to Make the Plague Feel Tolerable → https://amzn.to/3GSOq8f• Weighted Blanket for Pretending You’re a Mummified Pharaoh → https://amzn.to/4kVJCgE• Sleep Mask Headphones For Total Historical Escape → https://amzn.to/4nWsNVn• Book Light for Reading About Plagues at 2AM → https://amzn.to/4eSg0iu• White Noise Machine for Blocking Out the 21st Century → https://amzn.to/3GJ9jTwThese are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show while staying cozy.#NapoleonicWars #HistoryForSleep #DrowsyHistorian #SleepStory #HistoricalTrauma #Napoleon #MilitaryHistory #ASMRHistory #DarkHistory