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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Juli 202053min
Farm Engines and How To Run Them, Part 2
Let's relax to more from the not-at-all-exciting world of stuffing boxes and governor balls that make farm engines go. If 30 study questions for a steam engine operator test can't put you to sleep, no...
20 Juli 202048min
