History For Sleep with the Drowsy Historian

The BRUTAL Life of a Eunuch in Imperial China


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Step inside the Forbidden City — not as an emperor, but as the most overlooked figure in imperial history.
This immersive sleep video guides you through the brutal, quietly haunting life of a eunuch in Imperial China. From the moment of castration to the politics of silence, from whispered conspiracies to a forgotten burial, you’ll experience the palace through the eyes of someone who served it completely—and was erased just as thoroughly.

Told in a calm, darkly reflective voice, this second-person narrative blends history, atmosphere, and uncomfortable truths.
Perfect for falling asleep, staying asleep, or simply understanding a chapter of history rarely spoken aloud.


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