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 Final Days of World War II

    The Final Days of World War II
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we examine how Hiroshima and Nagasaki defined the war’s final chapter. We explain why these bombings ended all negotiations.


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    4 min
  • The Secret Timeline of the Atomic Bomb

    The Secret Timeline of the Atomic Bomb
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we walk through the hidden timeline of how the atomic bomb was developed. In this episode, we show how quickly science advanced under wartime pressure


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    4 min
  • Manila Became a Battlefield in 1945

    Manila Became a Battlefield in 1945
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we examine how everyday streets became front lines during World War II. In this episode, we explain how civilians were caught in the crossfire.


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    5 min
  • Final Days of the Third Reich

    Final Days of the Third Reich
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we connect Hitler’s final days to the broader collapse of Nazi Germany. In this episode, we explain how the regime unraveled from the inside.


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    5 min
  • How Nuremberg Redefined Wartime Responsibility

    How Nuremberg Redefined Wartime Responsibility
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we explain how the Nuremberg Trials made wartime actions subject to legal judgment. In this episode, we discuss why following orders was no longer a valid defense.


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    4 min
  • Ratlines and Nazi Disappearances

    Ratlines and Nazi Disappearances
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we explore how ratlines allowed Nazis to disappear completely. In this episode, we explain how new identities helped them blend in.


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    4 min