Episodes

  • Why It Sucked to Be a Medieval "Dentist"

    Why It Sucked to Be a Medieval "Dentist"
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode, we explore the world of the medieval tooth-drawer, a skilled craftsperson managing dental pain without modern medicine. We learn about their extensive practical training and the blend of herbal knowledge, rudimentary tools, and unwavering presence required for their daily work in bustling market squares and intimate private homes.

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • 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 hr and 12 mins
  • 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 hrs and 18 mins
  • The Atomic Attacks That Ended WWII

    The Atomic Attacks That Ended WWII
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we explain how Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought World War II to a close. We look at why no further fighting made sense afterward.


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    4 mins
  • How Secrecy Shaped the Atomic Bomb

    How Secrecy Shaped the Atomic Bomb
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we look at how extreme secrecy influenced the design and development of the atomic bomb. In this episode, we explain how isolation and urgency affected decisions.


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    4 mins
  • The Battle for Manila Explained

    The Battle for Manila Explained
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we break down how the fight for Manila unfolded during World War II. In this episode, we focus on how military choices shaped the city’s fate.


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    5 mins
  • Hitler’s Bunker: The Final Days

    Hitler’s Bunker: The Final Days
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we explore the last days spent inside Hitler’s bunker. In this episode, we explain how denial and desperation defined the end.


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    5 mins
  • Nuremberg Trials Created Individual Guilt

    Nuremberg Trials Created Individual Guilt
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we explain how the Nuremberg Trials shifted blame from nations to individuals. In this episode, we discuss how this idea still underpins modern war crimes cases.


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    4 mins