Sunday Morning Curious

The Nap Isn't Dead: A Brief, Drowsy History of Doing Absolutely Nothing in the Middle of the Day

Episode Summary

Before alarm clocks and open-plan offices convinced us otherwise, most of humanity considered an afternoon rest not just acceptable but civilized — even necessary. This week we drift through the golden age of the siesta, the surprisingly contentious science of sleep timing, and the small but devoted community of people quietly reclaiming their right to lie down after lunch. No productivity angles. No life hacks. Just pillows.