On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Part 7
Let's relax with more from this foundational classic, just in time for Darwin Day. This time, how one species begets more and more variety over thousands of generations, the role of extinction, and wh...
9 Feb 47min
The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 2
Let's relax into a more orderly world with this classic of urban planning. This time, the best designs for structural walls, balancing the bodily elements, and placing temples. Also, we name the winds...
2 Feb 42min
The South American Tour, by Annie S. Peck, Part 2
Let's continue along this relaxing, and much delayed, voyage to Central and South America. This time, we arrive in Panama and are treated to an extremely detailed description of that brand-new marvel ...
26 Jan 54min
All About Dogs, by Charles Henry Lane, Part 2
Tonight, let's snuggle up with man's best friend as we learn more about breeds of dogs. This time, more dogs used in the sporting life, including pointers, setters, and bloodhounds. Also, a rather lon...
19 Jan 50min
Hoyle's Games Modernized, by Hoyle, Hoffmann and Bergholt, Part 1
Let's deal ourselves some sleep with this classic instruction manual for all the games you have and haven't heard of. Tonight, the intricacies of All-Fours, Baccarat, and something called Bezique, whi...
12 Jan 53min
Ten Acres Enough, by Edmund Morris, Part 5
Let's kick off a year of better sleep with more from this fan favorite. This time, we raise some of nature's best composters, pigs, and decide raising poultry is maybe something we do not want to do f...
5 Jan 45min
Winter Impressions from John Muir and Henry David Thoreau
Let's sink into seasonal slumber with two essays by famed American naturalists. In the first, John Muir takes us to Tahoe in the winter, where he delights in its glacial-born beauties and his friend s...
29 Dec 202552min
The 1942 Sears Roebuck and Co. Christmas Book, Part 2
Let's shop for sleep with more selections from this Christmas gift catalog from the years of World War II. This time, pretty yet practical cards, tree decorations and miraculous electric lights that s...
22 Dec 20251h
