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
  • How Hiroshima and Nagasaki Changed History

    How Hiroshima and Nagasaki Changed History
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we look at how two atomic strikes reshaped global warfare overnight. We explain why Japan’s surrender followed so quickly after the bombings.


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    4 mins
  • Inside the Secret Race to Build the Atomic Bomb

    Inside the Secret Race to Build the Atomic Bomb
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we walk through the urgent and highly classified race to build the atomic bomb. In this episode, we show how fear, secrecy, and global pressure pushed science forward at an unprecedented pace.


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    4 mins
  • World War II Leveled Manila

    World War II Leveled Manila
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we explore how Manila became one of the most destroyed cities of World War II. In this episode, we examine how urban warfare and command decisions led to widespread devastation.


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    5 mins
  • How Hitler’s Last Days Unfolded

    How Hitler’s Last Days Unfolded
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we walk through the final chapter of Hitler’s life as Allied forces closed in. In this episode, we explain how events spiraled toward a definitive end.


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    5 mins
  • The Birth of Modern War Crimes Law

    The Birth of Modern War Crimes Law
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we look at how the Nuremberg Trials established the foundation of modern international criminal law. In this episode, we explain why these rulings still matter decades later.


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    4 mins