Boring History for Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last As a VARANGIAN GUARD and more.

Описание: Settle in for a detailed journey through the life of the Varangian Guard—elite Viking warriors who traveled 2,000 miles to guard the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople. Tonight we explore the brutal realities of daily life, the dark secrets they carried, and the infamous Nika Riots that turned them into executioners.

Perfect for sleep, study, or just learning something fascinating about medieval history.

🌙 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Cold Open: Constantinople 1034 AD
1:17 - Introduction The Journey to Constantinople
12:19- Waking Up in the Barracks
16:00 - Getting Dressed for Duty
23:00 - Morning Inspection
28:49 - Afternoon Training
36:00 - Night in the Barracks
47:00 - Transition: The Dark Realities
54:00- Drinking Culture and Depression
1:00:33 - Gambling Away Your Gold
1:07:11 - Violence and Discipline
1:12:00 - Palace Intrigue and Betrayal
1:19:00 - Death Far From Home
1:25:00 - Transition: The Nika Riots
1:40:00 - Conclusion

📚 Topics Covered:
Byzantine Empire and Constantinople
Viking mercenaries in the medieval world
Daily life as an elite palace guard
Loneliness and cultural isolation
The Nika Riots of 532 AD
Medieval violence and moral compromise

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