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History shows humans once slept twice a night heres why we dont anymore

Ancient humans did not sleep continuously. They commonly slept in two shifts each night, separated by a period of wakefulness. This practice changed over the last two centuries. Artificial lighting and industrial schedules led to the modern habit of sleeping for eight uninterrupted hours.

17 Feb 2026 8:26 pm