Histories of Sleep explores the latest research into sleeping habits throughout the ages. Sleeping hours, sleeping environments, sleeping postures and bedtime routines have been heavily shaped by different socio-cultural forces in a wide variety of historical contexts. Histories of Sleep invites contributions from those pursuing research into these themes and from those with a more general interest in historical sleeping practices.

Header image credit: Pillow Cover (1725-50), National Trust Inventory No. 500311.3

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