Why You Wouldn't Survive the Oregon Trail

24/05/2025 2h 8min

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Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianSettle in for a calm, cozy descent into one of the most infamous road trips in American history. Tonight, we’re following your dusty, blistered footsteps down the Oregon Trail — where manifest destiny met dysentery, optimism died in a wagon rut, and everyone forgot to pack socks.This isn’t your average bedtime story. It’s a slow-burning, second-person survival tale filled with rivers that want to drown you, bacon that wants to kill you, and oxen that would rather die than help. Narrated in a soft, sarcastic tone, this video is designed to help you fall asleep — and maybe learn why your ancestors were absolutely out of their minds.🛏️ Drowsy Historian’s Favorite Sleep ToolsLooking to upgrade your nighttime routine? These are a few things I personally use or recommend:• Sleep Earbuds for Enhanced Immersion → https://amzn.to/4pVFoJy• Blanket Soft Enough to Make the Plague Feel Tolerable → https://amzn.to/3GSOq8f• Weighted Blanket for Pretending You’re a Mummified Pharaoh → https://amzn.to/4kVJCgE• Sleep Mask Headphones For Total Historical Escape → https://amzn.to/4nWsNVn• Book Light for Reading About Plagues at 2AM → https://amzn.to/4eSg0iu• White Noise Machine for Blocking Out the 21st Century → https://amzn.to/3GJ9jTwThese are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show while staying cozy.

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