Lost Episode! A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 2
Tonight, we relax with The Lost H.G. Wells Episode, which mysteriously vanished six weeks after its release back in 2019. Why? Who knows! But this sleepy history of our marvelous world, from the appea...
7 Syys 202051min
Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, Part 2
It's our 100th episode! Let's return to the relaxing words of Thoreau's classic, wander the quiet woods, meet some interesting characters, and fall to sleep with thoughts on civil disobedience. Good t...
31 Elo 202056min
An Account of Egypt, by Herodotus, Part 1
Take a relaxing journey with Greek historian Herodotus as he reveals the wonders of Egypt. Clothing, crocodiles, calculations—all the sleep-inducing details of the ancient world are here. Keep this po...
24 Elo 202051min
Grounds of Natural Philosophy, by Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle
Relax and sleep with words from the wonderful Margaret Cavendish, and discover why science was once called "natural philosophy". So many ideas, so little clue what they mean. Keep this podcast ad-free...
17 Elo 202055min
Bird Biographies, by Alice E. Ball, Part 1
Tonight, let your dreams take wing with this delightfully detailed yet poetic guide to the birds of eastern North America. A chorus of cardinals, crows and jays are all here to sing you to sleep. Keep...
10 Elo 202052min
Quick Podcast Update and Announcements!
Just a very quick update on monthly giveaways, our fantastic August prize from Libro.fm, and thoughts on keeping this podcast ad-free through your help. Thanks for listening! Patreon: https://www.patr...
5 Elo 20203min
The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli, Part 1
Rule over insomnia and go to sleep with the pithy prose of Machiavelli. But first, a long introduction to the twisted papal politics of 15th century Italy that spawned this influential book. Yawn! Kee...
3 Elo 202056min
The South American Tour, by Annie S. Peck, Part 1
Steam away to dreamland with this travel guide to South America by explorer, archaeologist and record-setting mountaineer Annie S. Peck. If you ever wondered what to pack for a four-month trip south o...
27 Heinä 202053min
