The Most TERRIBLE Kings in Medieval History | Boring History for Sleep

Settle in, get cozy, and drift off to the soft telling of some of history’s most disastrous rulers. In this calm and immersive bedtime documentary, we explore the tragic, terrifying, and sometimes bizarre lives of the worst kings of the medieval world. From the madness of Charles VI of France to the paranoia of Ivan the Terrible, these rulers didn’t just fail—they took their kingdoms down with them.

You’ll hear about the mental unraveling of England’s Henry VI, the violent spirals of Sweden’s Eric XIV, the eerie glass delusions of Rudolf II, and the chilling legacy of Spain’s Charles II. With vivid storytelling and gentle narration, this long-form video unveils how unchecked power, instability, and inherited madness shaped the fate of nations.

Perfect for sleep, background listening, or peaceful reflection, this episode of Boring History for Sleep offers a haunting yet human portrait of medieval monarchy at its worst — and the lessons it still whispers from history’s quiet corners.

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