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
  • Inside Japan’s Decision to Surrender

    Inside Japan’s Decision to Surrender
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we analyze how Hiroshima and Nagasaki influenced Japan’s leadership. We explain why surrender became unavoidable after the bombings.


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    4 min
  • The Hidden Cities Behind the Atomic Bomb

    The Hidden Cities Behind the Atomic Bomb
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we reveal how entire cities were built in secret to support the atomic bomb. In this episode, we explain how workers often had no idea what they were really building.


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    4 min
  • Manila 1945 Ended in Ruins

    Manila 1945 Ended in Ruins
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we analyze how the battle for Manila turned deadly for soldiers and civilians alike. In this episode, we look at why the city paid such a heavy price during its liberation.


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    5 min
  • The End of Hitler in Berlin

    The End of Hitler in Berlin
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we examine how Hitler’s rule came to an end inside a fortified bunker. In this episode, we outline the key moments leading to his final decision.


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    5 min
  • How Nuremberg Defined Crimes Against Humanity

    How Nuremberg Defined Crimes Against Humanity
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we explain how the Nuremberg Trials formally defined crimes against humanity. In this episode, we break down why this legal category changed how war is prosecuted.


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    4 min
  • How Ratlines Evaded Justice

    How Ratlines Evaded Justice
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we explain how ratlines helped Nazis avoid arrest and prosecution. In this episode, we break down the systems that failed to stop them.


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    4 min