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How Quinine Saved Empires and Changed the World | Boring History for Sleep

Hey everyone, tonight we’re taking a slow, sleepy journey through the strange and bitter history of quinine — the tree bark that changed the course of human history. From the misty highlands of the Andes to colonial plantations in Java, from the battlefields of the British Empire to the glow of your gin and tonic, quinine has saved lives, fueled conquest, and quietly shaped the modern world.

We’ll drift through centuries of fever, empire, chemistry, and cocktails, uncovering:

How Indigenous knowledge introduced the world to the “bark of barks.”

Why Europeans couldn’t explore the tropics without it.

The rise of quinine plantations, colonial monopolies, and global trade.

Its role in science, war, and medicine through the centuries.

How a bitter cure became the iconic tonic in your drink today.

So dim the lights, get comfy, and let the history of this humble tree bark carry you off to sleep — full of empire, irony, and just a hint of bitterness.

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