Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis, Part 6
Let's celebrate the JWST with more from one of my favorite sleepy books. We hear about Jupiter's moons, dissect Saturn's rings, and consider whether the Moon could harbor life. Dreamy! Help us stay ...
18 Jul 202248min
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, Part 2
Let's continue with our revolutionary relaxation courtesy of Thomas Paine, who has even more thoughts on breaking up with Britain and replacement systems for the republic. Yawn! Help us stay 100% li...
11 Jul 202256min
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, Part 1
Let's relax and sleep with this treatise on human rights and the failure of monarchical systems to reflect or ensure them. Plus, a lot of chatter that ties kings to…original sin? Whew! Help us stay ...
4 Jul 202254min
An Account of Egypt, by Herodotus, Part 2
Let's travel the sands of sleep once again with Herodotus, and learn about flying serpents, fish migration, and the third-cheapest way to embalm your loved ones. It's balmy bookishness for your weary ...
27 Jun 202246min
Moving Pictures - How They Are Made and Worked, Part 1
This week let's relax with information about a revolution in visual entertainment and education. We learn about the persistence of vision and some history that led us to what we today call "movies." ...
20 Jun 202249min
REWIND! The Politics, by Aristotle, Part 1 (Remastered)
This week, while your reader tussles with a certain virus, let's revisit a perfectly sleepy combo of ponderous Victorian introduction and ancient Greek philosophy, freshly remastered for your relaxati...
13 Jun 202248min
REWIND! Bacteria, by Sir George Newman, Part 1 (Remastered)
This week, while your reader is laid up with a certain virus, let's revisit one of my favorite sleepy science reads. Enjoy this remastered intro to a brand new branch of study (in 1899), bacteriology!...
6 Jun 202250min
The Book of the Ocean, by Ernest Ingersoll, Part 3
Let's sail to sleep with more from this lovely work about the seas. This time, we learn the rigging of a schooner, praise the prowess of Pacific Islanders, and head to Iceland with Vikings. Help us ...
30 Mai 202248min
