Libraries have collected knowledge deemed important for millennia. From the ancient scrolls of Alexandria to the quiet corners of modern public libraries, the history of these knowledge havens is rich with wonder. Discover how libraries preserved wisdom through war, fire, and time, becoming sanctuaries of learning, imagination, and peace. Tonight, enjoy the ... Show More
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✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Jo Steer Tonight, explore the history of the Middle Ages — Medieval times — often thought to be a period of regression, but in reality, a time of transformation for Europe. Includes mentio ... Show More
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361. The Lost Library of Alexandria
One of the greatest institutions of the ancient world, the Library of Alexandria was the embodiment of ultimate learning, and a “repository of everything”. Built within the same complex as the tomb of Alexander the Great, it stood as a beacon of knowledge, boasting an unparallele ... Show More
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Tonight's sleepy episode takes us back to Ancient Egypt, with a compilation of stories that shed light on various aspects of this wonderful civilization. Stories include the biography of Queen Hatshepsut, the story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the story of Akhenat ... Show More
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History of Ancient Egypt | Sleepy History Documentary
In this sleepy story, I take you through more than 3,000 years of Egyptian History, from the first unification of Egypt to the death of Cleopatra. I talk about history, the gods of Egypt, architecture, art, life along the Nile, the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, and many other th ... Show More
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The Great Library of Alexandria (Premium)
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The Great Library of Alexandria
Tonight, we’ll be walking the halls of perhaps the greatest library of the ancient world. And we might even run into ... Show More
7m 16s