Relax with a gentle bedtime reading about Egyptian hieroglyphs. Discover how this ancient writing system worked and the stories it preserved, all in a calm, slow pace that helps you rest. Benjamin Boster reads in a natural, soothing cadence— no whispering, no hypnosis, just fact-filled education to ease insomnia and late-night anxiety. Press play and let thi ... Show More
Jan 2025
Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to Antiquities in Egypt, by Gaston Maspero (Part 7)
Let’s relax with another sleepy stroll across the sands of time to ancient Egypt. This time, we finish our overview of tombs and learn about Egyptian painting conventions, including cat-based satire. It never gets old! Maspero has a marvelous way of bringing these images to life, ... Show More
52m 8s
Sep 2024
Origins of the Egyptian Gods
The legends of Ra and Hathor, of Osiris and Isis, of Anubis and Set have been passed from mouth to ear in Egypt for millennia. They were painted on temple walls, etched on delicate papyrus and discovered at the heart of the pyramids. But who were the Gods of Egypt? How did their ... Show More
46m 14s
Apr 2019
A Lady's Life in Ancient Egypt, Part 1
Season 2, Episode 1. Of all the civilizations in the ancient world, Egypt was perhaps the most prone to the miraculous. They invented many wonders: the 365-day calendar, breath mints, paper, the ramp and lever. And then there’s this particular wonder: ancient Egyptian women had m ... Show More
46m 16s