The "pact with the devil" is a cultural motif that keeps coming back in stories. The legend of Faust is a good example, but not the oldest: it took inspiration from other stories, such as the legend of Theophilus. In this episode, I tell you some of these stories. We will also discover the real, historical figures that inspired them (Theophilus, Johann Faust ... Show More
Aug 23
History of Furniture | Documentary for Sleep
In this soft-spoken sleep story, I tell you about the history of furniture from Prehistory to our days, with an emphasis on French styles from the 17th and 18th Centuries (Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI style). I also explain a few different techniques, like veneering, marque ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 16
History of Lost Cities: Machu Picchu, Meroë, Mohenjo-Daro (Sleep Story)
In this bedtime story, I tell you about three “lost cities” and the civilizations that built them: • Machu Picchu, built as a retreat for Inca emperors 50 miles from their capital, Cusco, and largely forgotten by the outside world for more than 300 years. • Meroë, the capital of ... Show More
59m 58s
Aug 9
Review of the Periodic Table of Elements (30 to 118), Bedtime Sleepy Science
In this science talk for bedtime, I review the periodic table of the elements methodically and explain in simple terms plenty of phenomena and concepts about chemistry and physics (for example in this episode: metalloids, alpha and beta decay, Xenon poisoning of nuclear reactors. ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2023
Episode 168: Witches, Demons and Fairies
In this episode, we explore the Elizabethan fascination with witchcraft and mysterious creatures like fairies and demons. Those subjects feature prominently in the literature of the period, and they reveal a lot about the world view of the people who lived in England in the late ... Show More
1h 56m
Sep 2024
The Enchanting History of Fairies and Pixies
Step into a world of magic and mystery with "The Enchanting History of Fairies and Pixies." In this captivating podcast, we journey through the ages to explore the folklore, myths, and legends surrounding these elusive and enchanting creatures. From ancient Celtic traditions to m ... Show More
2m 39s
<p>One of the oldest beliefs in human history is also the root of countless stories in our collective folklore. But to understand the power of those tales, we need to understand the people who brought them to life.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> ... Show More
