You're Accused of Sorcery in Ottoman Istanbul | History For Sleep

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianYou've been accused of sorcery in 17th-century Ottoman Istanbul — not because you summoned demons, but because you read too much, spoke too carefully, and offered one too many dream interpretations in the wrong coffeehouse. What follows is not a fiery execution or a dramatic trial, but something quieter — and far more terrifying. Bureaucracy. Paranoia. Paperwork. A slow disappearance enforced by rumors, ink-stained fingers, and silence more dangerous than swords.In this immersive historical sleep story, you’ll walk the tightrope of suspicion through smoky courtrooms, whispered interrogations, and a parade meant to humiliate rather than kill. Told in the second person with dry humor and vivid sensory detail, this is the story of what happens when a city forgets you — on purpose.Lie back. Let the fear be slow.#OttomanHistory #SleepStory #HistoricalFiction #SecondPersonNarrative #DarkHistory #MiddleEastHistory #DreamInterpretation #BureaucraticHorror #YouTubeSleepNarration #DrowsyHistorian

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History For Sleep delivers slow, calm, and slightly unsettling historical storytelling that makes dozing off educationally depressing. Whether you're hearing about plagues, peasant life, or papal trials, it's all narrated at a soothing pace with a dry wit designed to lull you into unconsciousness. Brought to you by the Drowsy Historian, each episode is 1–2 hours of immersive bedtime history with just enough absurd detail to keep you listening — until you aren’t. Get early episodes & ad-free audio on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian