GoKawiilHistorians highlight medieval 'segmented sleep' pattern amid modern burnout debate
Historical accounts describe people in the Middle Ages routinely waking in the middle of the night during a period of rest known as 'segmented sleep,' splitting their night into two distinct sleep phases separated by an hour or more of wakeful activity. This practice occurred without electric lighting, smartphones, or the demands of modern work schedules that are often blamed for today's sleep disruptions.