The Renaissance was a period of rebirth, beauty, and bold new ideas. In this sleepy story, we will explore it all...from the art-filled streets of Florence to the scientific breakthroughs that reshaped human understanding. Meet the thinkers, artists, and visionaries who lit up Europe after the darkness of the Middle Ages. Tonight, let the inspiring story of ... Show More
Nov 16
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
It wasn't even the first Thanksgiving Day parade in the United States. But what began as a small holiday celebration in 1924 has grown into one of America’s most beloved traditions, complete with giant balloons, marching bands, and a touch of magic. From its humble beginnings to ... Show More
48m 42s
Oct 12
Boring History For Sleep | What GETTING WASTED Was Like In Medieval Times and more
Boring History For Sleep | What GETTING WASTED Was Like In Medieval Times 🍺 is your nightly escape into the hilariously ordinary side of the past. Forget wars and kings — tonight, we explore the everyday drinking culture of the Middle Ages, where ale was safer than water, hangov ... Show More
39m 47s
Aug 19
Boring History For Sleep | What GETTING HIGH Was Like in Medieval Times and more
Boring History For Sleep | How People Got High in the Middle Ages is a slow, relaxing storytelling experience designed to help you unwind while learning unusual and fascinating facts about medieval life. In this episode, we explore the strange substances, bizarre rituals, and sur ... Show More
41m 48s
Aug 10
Boring History For Sleep | What Was S3X Really Like in Medieval Times and more
Drift off to sleep as we quietly uncover what sex, love, and intimacy were really like in medieval times. From marriage customs and societal expectations to private moments behind closed doors, this episode explores the unfiltered truth of romance in an age without modern comfort ... Show More
40m 23s
Nov 13
Boring History For Sleep | What did WWII Soldiers Eat and more
Boring History For Sleep | What Did WWII Soldiers REALLY Eat? In this calm, slow-paced bedtime narrative, we explore the surprisingly strange, simple, and sometimes shocking meals eaten by WWII soldiers around the world. From canned meat and hard biscuits to powdered coffee and i ... Show More
40m 44s
Sep 2
The Medieval Moon
When medieval people gazed at the moon, they saw more than just a glowing orb in the night sky. For them, the moon was a powerful yet fragile presence—both distant and intimate, symbolising not only love and beauty, but also exile, loss, and mystery. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined ... Show More
53m 13s
Sep 24
Boring History For Sleep | Your Life as a Geisha and more
Boring History For Sleep | What Being a Geisha Was Really Like. Step back in time to discover the quiet, hidden world of the geisha in old Japan. In this calming bedtime story, we explore daily routines, struggles, and cultural traditions that shaped the life of a geisha. Narrate ... Show More
31 m