Sleep Story 261 – The Ascendency of France
In this episode, we feature a reading from "The Ascendency of France" by Henry Offley Wakeman, published in 1897, which explores the rise of France from 1598 to 1715. Welcome to the Bore You To Slee...
15 Elo 202336min
Sleep Story 260 – Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland
Tonight’s reading comes from, Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland. Written by William P Nimmo and Published in 1869, this book looks at some of the early scenes, legends and traditions of the ...
8 Elo 202335min
Sleep Story 259 - Around the Clock in Europe
Tonight’s reading comes from, Around the Clock in Europe. Published in 1912 and written by Charles Fish Howell, this story takes a quick trip around Europe and invites the reader to experience what it...
1 Elo 202336min
Sleep Story 258 - Millions from Waste
Tonight’s reading comes from, Millions from Waste. Written by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot and published in 1920, this book looks at different forms of recycling opportunities across various indust...
25 Heinä 202336min
Sleep Story 257 - Rubber Hand Stamps
Tonight’s reading comes from Rubber Hand Stamps, written by T. O'Conor Sloane. This book looks at the history of rubber, when it was first discovered and ultimately put to practical use. Welcome to...
19 Heinä 202336min
Sleep Story 256 – The Sacred Dance
Tonight’s reading comes from, The Sacred Dance. Written by W. O. E. OESTERLEY, D.D. and published in 1923, this story looks at the evolution of dance and its importance to the development of cultures ...
11 Heinä 202335min
Sleep Story 255 – The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Tonight’s reading comes from, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Originally written in 1782 by Edward Gibbon Esquire, this book ended up comprising six volumes and is considered ...
4 Heinä 202336min
Sleep Story 254 – The Human Species
Tonight’s reading comes from, The Human Species. This book takes an anthropological approach as it explores the animal kingdom. It was written by Armand de Quatrefages and published in 1879. Wel...
28 Kesä 202335min
