Scientists have discovered that plant mattresses were the way to go 77,000 years ago. According to Daily Mail, cavemen were clever enough to discover ways to make sleeping more comfortable. Early evidence of bedding made from compacted stems and leaves at a rock shelter were found in South Africa. At the Sibudu site, at least […]
What’s in a dream? According to Dream Moods, humans have been trying to properly interpret their dreams since 3000-4000 B.C, using clay tablets to record their nighttime trips. These personal, mysterious experiences are sometimes vivid and full of strong of emotions, while others seem to fade from memory in minutes, making writing down dream content—emotions, […]
It is believed that the study of sleep has existed since the beginning of time. Researchers find it difficult to pinpoint any particular person, date or event that began sleep research. There are very few, if any, medical specialties that do not intersect with the study of sleep. It is a multidisciplinary science. Here are some […]
While pillows today are known for their comfort, history reveals that this was not always the case. In the past, pillows ranged from simple stones to wooden stands. Pillows are known to have existed in ancient Egypt and even as far back as Mesopotamia. Egyptians made lavish headrests made of solid wood. They were carved […]
When we think of the ideal place to a baby to sleep, it’s likely that we picture a wooden baby crib with a nice mobile hanging above it. However, in Finland that’s not always the norm. Imagine transforming a cardboard box into the perfect place for your newborn to sleep. For more than 75 years, mothers-to –be […]
Inducing sleep can be traced back to ancient times. People used herbs, smoked opium and drank excessively to force themselves to sleep. It wasn’t until the second Scientific Revolution (16th-18th centuries) that formal chemistry introduced drugs that could knock people out. During the 19th century, ether was used as an anesthetic and was abused by many. Doctors […]
