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]
(..) County, Broomhilda here is my property. And I can chose to do with my property whatever I so desire! And if you all think my price for this nigger here is too steep, what I'm gonna desire to do is… take this fuckin' hammer here, and beat her ass to death with it! Right in front of both y'all! (..)2012 Django Unchained