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 shall the effect of this good lesson keep as watchman to my heart. But good my brother... ...do not as some ungodly pastors do, show me the steep and thorny way to heaven Whilst like a puffed and reckless libertine himself the primrose path of dalliance treads... ...and heeds not his own reed (..)2015 Hamlet
(..) 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
(..) - I can't see it. - You will! You're too close! It won't work! Get out! Oh, shit! It's too steep. This was a great idea! That wasn't so bad. Let's go! Why can't we spend a normal day together? We're in the damage path! (..)1996 Twister