Épisodes

  • Normal Behaviors That Were Signs of Mental Illness in Medieval Times

    Normal Behaviors That Were Signs of Mental Illness in Medieval Times
    Feb 26 2026
    In this episode, we slowly explore how everyday behaviors like grief, introversion, vivid dreams, epilepsy, and mood swings were once misunderstood as signs of possession or madness in medieval times. Over the course of nearly an hour, we gently walk through these stories and beliefs in a calm, soothing way designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep.

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    1 h et 12 min
  • Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep

    Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep
    Feb 21 2026
    In this episode, we explore the stark reality of daily life in Ancient Egypt, contrasting the popular idealized image with the challenging, often harsh existence of ordinary people. We take a sensory journey through a typical morning, detailing everything from the physical environment to the ubiquitous diet of bread and beer.


    Chapters
    03:53 Waking Up in a Mudbrick Home
    08:12 The Sights and Smells of the Nile
    10:12 The Body's Burden
    13:09 Bread, Beer, and Flies
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    2 h et 18 min
  • The Days That Ended World War II

    The Days That Ended World War II
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we walk through the final days leading to Japan’s surrender. We explain how atomic bombings forced a rapid conclusion.


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    4 min
  • The Untold Story of the Atomic Bomb’s Creation

    The Untold Story of the Atomic Bomb’s Creation
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we share the lesser-known details of how the atomic bomb was created. In this episode, we explain what was hidden and why it mattered.



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    4 min
  • World War II’s Fight for Manila

    World War II’s Fight for Manila
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we walk through how the battle for Manila unfolded step by step. In this episode, we explain why the city became one of the war’s greatest tragedies.


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    5 min
  • Hitler’s Last Days of Power

    Hitler’s Last Days of Power
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we examine how much power Hitler really had at the end. In this episode, we explain why control had already slipped away.


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    5 min
  • How Nuremberg Rewrote International Law

    How Nuremberg Rewrote International Law
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we explore how the Nuremberg Trials reshaped international legal frameworks. In this episode, we explain why these changes still influence prosecutions today.


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    4 min
  • How Ratlines Stayed Hidden

    How Ratlines Stayed Hidden
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we break down how ratlines avoided detection for decades. In this episode, we explain why governments failed to shut them down.


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    4 min