It was a time in the nation's history that 'was steeped in' bloodshed. [=a time when there was a lot of bloodshed]
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks 'steeping himself in' the language. [=learning a lot about the language]
an area 'steeped in' history [=an area where many important historical events occurred]
(..) I bet Elsa's the nicest, gentlest, Warmest person ever. Oh, look at that. I've been impaled. What now? It's too steep. I've only got one rope, And you don't know how to climb mountains. Says who? What are you doing? I'm going to see my sister. (..)2013 Frozen