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Boring History for Sleep | What Did Medieval People Really Get High On?

Author
Velvet
Published
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/velvetstories/episodes/Boring-History-for-Sleep--What-Did-Medieval-People-Really-Get-High-On-e357kof

Dive into the foggy, fragrant, and surprisingly creative world of medieval mind-altering substances. This video explores how monks, healers, witches, and ordinary people used powerful herbs, potions, and notorious flying ointments—not for modern-style recreation, but for medicine, visions, and sometimes questionable spiritual journeys.Discover the real history behind henbane, mandrake, belladonna, and the practices that blurred the line between healing, magic, and madness.⚔️ Whether you're a history lover, curious about ancient medicine, or just fascinated by weird historical facts, join us as we uncover the herbal highs of the Middle Ages.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy this dive into the strange side of history!

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