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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

Sep 17

Boring History For Sleep | Why it Sucked to Be an Egyptian Pharaoh and more

The Dark Side of Power | Boring History For Sleep | Why it Sucked to Be an Egyptian Pharaoh. Forget the Hollywood image of luxury and golden thrones—being a pharaoh was more like a nightmare wrapped in silk. In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable truth about life as an Egy ... Show More

35m 32s

Sep 13

Boring History For Sleep | The Most Perverted Kings In Medieval History and more

The Dark Side of Royalty | Boring History For Sleep | The Most Perverted Kings Ever. Dive into the scandalous and bizarre world of medieval monarchs whose private lives were filled with secrets, indulgence, and shocking behaviour. This bedtime history episode blends strange medie ... Show More

38m 42s

Oct 5

Ibn Battuta | The World's Greatest Traveler?

One of the greatest travelers the world has ever known, Ibn Battuta journeyed over 70,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. And he did so centuries before modern maps or air travel. His detailed accounts offer a rare glimpse into the cultures, empires, and w ... Show More

51m 45s

Jun 2025

Sleep Science

Sleep—that mystical journey into the quiet mysteries of the night. For centuries, sleep was a puzzle wrapped in dreams and superstition. But through curiosity and discovery, scientists began to uncover its vital role in healing, memory, and the mind. How did we come to understand ... Show More

54m 50s

Jan 2025

The Great Sphinx of Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza—an ancient marvel carved from stone, standing as a silent guardian of Egypt’s secrets. For millennia, this iconic monument has inspired wonder and curiosity. Who built it, and what mysteries does it hold? Is it a symbol, a riddle, or something more? Tonig ... Show More

49m 53s

Dec 2024

Roman Gladiators

The Roman gladiators have fascinatingly complex history, from paintings on cave walls to the Colosseum and the silver screen. These warriors, both celebrated and condemned, left behind a legacy of bravery, brutality, and spectacle. Who were they, and what did their lives truly en ... Show More

53m 18s

Feb 2025

Samurai

The samurai—warriors of honor, discipline, and legend. As well discover, they were much more than warriors. They shaped the history and culture of Japan forever. Who were these iconic figures, and what was life like for them beyond the battlefield? Tonight, step into the world of ... Show More

58m 1s

Sep 14

The Renaissance

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 Eu ... Show More

56m 50s

Sep 28

The First Pharaohs

Unveiling the Enigmatic Story of Egypt's First Pharaohs, roughly 5,000 years ago. Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Aidan Dodson to discuss the renowned Scorpion King and early dynasties, the unifying figure of Narmer, as well as the evolution of early Egyptian tombs and trad ... Show More

45m 58s

Sep 2024

Ancient Egypt | 3. culture

What would an average ancient Egyptian citizen's relationship have been with the pyramids? Why did they wear gooey wax cones on their heads? And what was it like to attend an Egyptian religious ritual? In this third episode of our series Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Br ... Show More

50m 48s

Apr 2025

The Egyptian Sphinx

Measuring 240 feet long from paw to tail, and around the height of a six-story building, the Great Sphinx is one of Egypt’s most spectacular, and mysterious, monuments. Believed to have been built over four millennia ago, much of its story has been lost to history, and the rest i ... Show More

59 m

Aug 10

Spy Stories: Mata Hari and Richard Sorge

In this sleepy episode, we explore the lives and times of two famous spies: Mata Hari in the world of show-business and courtesans in Paris during the Belle Epoque and WW1; and Richard Sorge, a spy for the Soviet Union who provided Moscow with valuable information about Germany a ... Show More

1h 6m

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