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Soothing History for Sleep

Soothing History for Sleep

By: The Forbidden Knowledge Network
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Close your eyes and slip into a stranger past. Soothing History for Sleep blends soft storytelling with outrageous, surprising, and often bizarre moments from history. Each episode guides you into dreams with gently told stories of Viking warriors, Roman colosseums, ancient love rituals, medieval beauty trends, and forgotten jobs that will make your skin crawl. Whether it is sex in ancient Egypt, drugs in the Byzantine Empire, or cavewoman culture shock, you’ll find yourself lulled by strange truths — told slowly, softly, and with just enough weird to keep your imagination wandering. The facts are real. The pace is calm. The past was never this relaxing.

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  • The Dirty Work of Ancient Street Cleaners – Forgotten Jobs of the Past
    Aug 20 2025

    In this episode of Soothing History for Sleep, we travel back to the bustling streets of ancient cities to uncover the overlooked lives of street cleaners. These workers labored in silence, clearing filth, waste, and the grime of daily life, keeping the great civilizations of Rome, Athens, and beyond from collapsing under their own weight. Their stories reveal the unglamorous but essential roles that shaped public health, urban order, and survival in the ancient world. Told in a calm and steady voice, this episode is designed to help you drift into rest while exploring the forgotten corners of history.

    🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon.

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    #AncientHistory, #SoothingPodcast, #SleepHistory, #ForgottenJobs, #HistoricalStories

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    27 mins
  • Inside the Lives of Prostitutes in the Wild West
    Aug 13 2025

    In the saloons and mining towns of the American frontier, prostitutes lived lives of hardship, resilience, and survival. Beneath the glitter of dance halls and the dim glow of oil lamps were stories of danger, opportunity, and the unspoken rules that shaped this shadow economy. In this episode of Soothing History for Sleep, we explore the hidden world of these women — their daily struggles, their role in frontier society, and the quiet strength that carried them through the untamed West.

    🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon.

    👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork

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    #SoothingHistoryForSleep, #WildWest, #FrontierLife, #HistoryPodcast, #AmericanHistory

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    28 mins
  • The History of Snoring (and How People Stopped It)
    Aug 8 2025

    From ancient herbal remedies to bizarre mechanical contraptions, people have been trying to stop snoring for thousands of years. In this soothing journey through history, we explore how different cultures understood the nightly noise — from superstitions in medieval Europe to curious cures in ancient China. Some believed it was a sign from the gods. Others saw it as a dangerous omen. Tonight, the past will whisper its secrets as we drift into the strange and surprisingly inventive world of snoring solutions.

    🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon.

    👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork


    #HistoryOfSnoring, #SleepHistory, #SoothingHistory, #StrangeHistory, #HistoryForSleep

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    27 mins
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