From Napoleon to Ancient Greeks, We’ve Never Agreed on How to Sleep
SIESTA
Spain is debating whether to do away with the siesta. As the debate rages over the national tradition, it’s worth a look at how much human sleep varies.
In the past two weeks the Spanish government has announced that it is considering eliminating the siesta from the national schedule. The siesta—known as the afternoon nap to the rest of us—is a cultural staple in Spain.
