This Winter: the original Season 1 collection - the episodes that started it all.
Listen to the story of life and legacy of one of the most monumental figures in global history - Nelson Mandela. A beacon of human resilience, we cover the racial segregation rampant in South Africa during his birth in 1918, through the pivotal milestones of his life and struggle towards freedom and equality. Experience Mandela's journey, painted in stark contrasts of struggle and triumph, resilience and tragedy. In tracing the footsteps of Mandela and acknowledging the depths of his journey against adversity, we unveil the transformative power of an individual’s determination and resilience to usher societal change. Subscribe to our show for a regular dose of bedtime history. This episode is hosted by Sera Chance.
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This Winter: the original Season 1 collection - the episodes that started it all.
In this episode we draw the curtains back on Britannia's potentially nefarious plot to tilt the Asian trading silver-balance to their side using opium, sparking a fiery conflict that would leave indelible scars. Discover how the echoes of European influence resonate through the transformative architecture, linguistic developments, and cultural nuances that help shape China's identity today. We shall become acquainted with the resilient figures who graced this historic stage, such as the steadfast Lin Zexu and strategic Lord Palmerston. Unwrap this deeply human tale that blends diverse threads of power, influence, and cultural evolution, creating an intriguing narrative that decorated the landscape of 19th-century China, and subtly moulded its contemporary identity.
Satisfy your historical curiosity with 'Sleep with History'. Subscribe to our show. This episode is hosted by Sera Chance.
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This Winter: the original Season 1 collection - the episodes that started it all.
In this first episode of Sleep with History we'll traverse the battlefields, castles, and corridors of power during a period marked by honor, treachery, innovation, and resilience. We are about to explore the Hundred Years' War, a monumental conflict that shaped European destiny. Discover what led to this century-long struggle between two mighty powers, England and France. What was the role of legendary figures like Joan of Arc and Henry V? How did technological innovations like the devastating longbow forever change warfare? And what impact did this prolonged conflict have on the daily lives of ordinary people? More than a battle for territorial control, learn how the Hundred Years' War was a clash of cultures, identities, and rivalries simmering for generations but also a period of creativity and innovation, even amidst the turmoil of war. Gain insights into the decline of feudalism, the emergence of modern nation-states, and the birth of a new era in European history. Join us on this voyage to a fascinating era of knights and kings, battles and sieges.
Our sleepcasts are produced to inform, entertain and promote a good night's rest. Awaken refreshed and informed, with Sleep with History. Don't forget to subscribe to make you you don't miss future episodes. This episode is hosted by Chris Slone.
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In the twilight of a faltering Roman Empire, the foundations of Constantinople were set, a city born from the vision of Constantine the Great amidst a time of tumult and transformation. As the empire writhed under the weight of internal strife and external threats, this new capital emerged as a beacon of hope and renewal, straddling the vibrant collision of Europe and Asia. It was here, on the cusp of two continents, that Constantine sculpted his legacy, intertwining the spiritual with the sovereign, crafting a city that would stand as a fulcrum of culture, trade, and faith. Drift with us into the serene echoes of Constantinoples inception, where history whispers tales of resurgence and dreams of empire. This episode is hosted by Jessica Morgan. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As twilight enfolds the isthmus of Panama, a slender bridge of land whispered with the dreams of navigators and conquerors, we transcend time to trace its transformation from an ancient transit route to a marvel of modern engineering. In our journey, the rugged landscapes speak of both the allure and the adversity faced by those who once envisioned a pathway uniting the worlds two vast oceans. Cradled between the Caribbean and the Pacific, the isthmus harbored tales of perilous ventures and epochal triumphs, birthing not just a canal but reshaping global dynamics and dreams. Tonight, let us drift into the serene echoes of this historical odyssey, and discover the profound connections woven through the heart of Panama. This episode is hosted by Ashley Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As dusk settled across the medieval landscape, cities like Venice blossomed into thriving hubs of commerce and culture, their streets echoing with the whispers of an impending Renaissance. Meanwhile, far beyond the familiar canals, the vast Mongol Empire wove a mosaic of trade and tolerance, its borders pulsing with the safe transit of goods and ideas along the celebrated Silk Road. In this episode, we trace the intrepid paths of Marco Polo, whose youthful ventures into these contrasting worlds bridged continents and cultures, threading stories of opulence and exploration into the fabric of history. Let us follow his journey under the serene starlit skies, where tales of ancient lands and hidden treasures quietly unfold. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As dusk settles over a Europe in the throes of transformation, we find ourselves weaving through the dense kaleidoscope of the Crusades, a period not merely of religious zeal but of profound sociopolitical upheaval. In the shadows of fortified castles and the echoes of clashing swords, a complex ballet of ambition, desperation, and devotion plays out across continents. Our journey transports us to the bustling streets of Byzantine cities under siege, to council chambers where impassioned pleas and promises of eternal salvation stir restless hearts towards distant lands. Let us drift into the night with tales of knights and emperors, where the whisper of ancient struggles lulls us into a serene contemplation of historys intricate dance. This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
In the quiet hours before the storm of empire, the land that would be called KwaZulu Natal lay tranquil, a mosaic of pastoral tribes under starlit African skies. Here, amid the gentle lowing of cattle and the soft murmurings of village life, the rolling hills held the whispers of change, ushered in by the formidable Shaka Zulu. His legacy, crafted with the sharp edges of military genius and the deep cuts of relentless ambition, reshaped the woven patchwork of these communities into a powerful kingdom. As we delve into the echoes of this distant past, we find ourselves wrapped in the cloak of night, contemplating the profound shifts that come with the rise of a legend. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
In the gentle lull before the Industrial Revolution, our world rested in the calm of agrarian rhythms, where life danced quietly to the tune of natures ebb and flow. We journey back to a time where small villages dotted the English countryside, fields were tended by hands guided by centuries of tradition, and the impending whisper of change was carried softly on the breeze. As the hum of machinery began to echo in the distance, signaling the dawn of unprecedented transformation, we explore how these quiet beginnings shaped the roar of modernity. Let us quietly drift into the dreams of this transformative era, where each sleepy village awaited its awakening. This episode is hosted by Jessica Morgan. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
Envision the ancient sands of the Mediterranean cradling the dawn of Phoenician civilization, where the rugged terrains of Lebanon whispered secrets of survival to the seafarers. In the embrace of scarcity, these ingenious minds crafted ships, charting nebulous waters under starlit skies, connecting distant civilizations through webs of trade and cultural exchange. As their sails bloomed against the coastal breeze, they unfurled the scripts of the first alphabet, writing themselves into the chronicles of human triumph. Drift into the narrative of these ancient mariners, where each wave and star tells a story of resilience and innovation. This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As twilight deepens across an ancient Japan, we transport ourselves to the Edo period, an era of whispered calm settled beneath the watchful reign of the Tokugawa shogunate. Amidst this backdrop of societal stasis and sequestered splendor, the pulse of culture beats subtly yet resoundingly through ukiyo-e art, Kabuki theater, and the distilled brevity of haiku. Our journey through these tranquil centuries reveals a landscape meticulously woven with the threads of peace, isolation, and unprecedented cultural flowering. Let us wander the lamp-lit streets of old Edo, where the delicate dance of shadow and light crafts a world both confined and boundlessly rich. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As night blankets the landscape, we find ourselves wandering through the early foundations of the Ottoman Empire, where the whispers of a nascent power stir under the moonlit sky of what is now Turkey. In this serene journey, we explore the intricate collage of Anatolian beyliks and the echo of Byzantine sophistication, weaving through the tales of Osman I whose name heralds the dawn of a formidable realm. Among whispers of old wars and the gentle fusion of Christian and Muslim traditions, we uncover how tolerance and cultural synthesis became the bedrock of an empire destined to bridge worlds. Tonight, let us drift into the fertile crescent of history, where the past cradles the future in its timeless embrace. This episode is hosted by Jessica Morgan. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
Beneath the silver glow of the moon, we find ourselves cradled in the infinite embrace of the cosmos, where whispers of the Space Race evoke dreams of a time when the stars were a grand stage for rivalry and ambition. As the chill of the Cold War settled over the Earth, two behemoths, the United States and the Soviet Union, cast their gazes upwards, each determined to unfurl their banners in the celestial void, marking achievements not just in technology but in the realms of human courage and ingenuity. The soft beep of Sputniks orbit and the distant glint of rocket fire illuminate our shared journey through nights quiet domain, where every twinkling star holds a story of triumphant hornblows and silent reflections on what lies beyond. Tonight, let these ancient lights lull us into a serene exploration of dreams once dreamt under the same boundless sky. This episode is hosted by Ashley Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
Beneath the shadow of a world at war, an assembly of brilliant minds embarked on a clandestine journey that would redefine the boundaries of power and possibility. In the secret havens of the Manhattan Project, from the remote deserts of New Mexico to the vast spaces of Washington, the air was thick with the silent anticipation of a discovery that could end the war, or begin a new era of conflict. This episode unfurls the intricate mixture of human endeavor, ethical paradoxes, and the profound ambivalence that accompanied the birth of the nuclear age. As we explore the hushed corridors and whispered dialogues of those transformative years, let us find a moment of reflection in the quiet that follows the storm. This episode is hosted by Jessica Morgan. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As twilight settles over the whispered streets of a bygone era, we journey back to the soft shadows and hushed tones of Prohibition America, where the clipped jazz rhythms once played beneath the hum of quiet rebellion. In this tranquil exploration, we delve into a time when speakeasies flourished in secrecy, and the nations resolve was tested by the silent stirrings of societal change. Our narrative glides through a landscape painted with the forbidden colors of desire and determination, teasing the edges of the night with stories that danced quietly away from the daylight. Let us slip into this almost forgotten world, discovering the soft echoes of history that whisper beneath our dreams tonight. This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As night deepens and the world quiets, we trace the serene yet transformative currents of ancient Egypts Amarna Period, a time of profound ideological shifts under Pharaoh Akhenaten. In the stillness of our thoughts, we wander through the echoes of Akhetaten, a city born from Akhenaten’s bold vision, where temples and art breathed life into a solitary sun disk worshiped above all. Here, amid whispers of sand and time, the marriage of political power and divine revelation unfolds, portrayed through tender, humanized art that broke with the rigid past. Let us drift into the heart of this ancient narrative, discovering the tranquil remnants of a revolution that forever altered the course of a civilization. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As dusk falls on the vibrant kaleidoscope of the 15th century, we wade gently into an era where the threads of the Renaissance wove through Europe, sparking an age of profound artistic and intellectual revival. Amidst this rebirth, whispers of distant shores began to stir the hearts of Europes maritime powers, driven by a complex blend of economic desires and spiritual zeal. The gentle ripple of this curiosity soon swelled into the formidable waves of exploration, nudging forth a world interconnected yet divided by the burgeoning currents of commerce and conquest. In the folds of this historical embrace, let us find a quiet corner to reflect on the forces that shaped our past, weaving through the calm and the storm of human endeavor. This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As the Roman Empire whispered its last breaths, a new era blossomed in the heart of Greece, where the Byzantine Empire slowly unfurled its regal mosaic. In this tranquil sleepcast, we wander through the hushed corridors of history, where the echoes of ancient politics, culture, and spirituality weave a tale of transformation and renewal. Drift with us along the cobblestone paths of Constantinople, under the twilight of a fading empire, and into the dawn of a new cultural identity embraced under starlit skies. Let the whispers of the past lull you into peaceful slumber, discovering the serene beauty of an empire reborn. This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
Tonight, we meander through the deep, transformative currents of history to the momentous year of 1949, when the Peoples Republic of China was born under a blanket of starlit revolution. In the shadowy quiet of pre-dawn years, the seeds of change were sown, nurtured by the struggle and aspirations of a nation fractured by warfare and ideological divides. Under the whispering winds of global influence and entwined destinies, the landscape of East Asia was quietly reshaped along with the cords that would tug at global powers for decades. As night folds gently around us, let us drift into the serene depths where past and future intertwine, inviting us to uncover the silken threads of a story woven through the heart of an awakening world. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
As twilight drapes over the verdant hills of ancient Mannahatta, the gentle rustle of trees and the lapping waters recount the islands tranquil beginnings, long before it became the throbbing heart of New York City. In this sleepcast, we journey through the echoes of time, where the strategic whispers between the Dutch and the Lenape foretell a city’s birth amidst the silent watch of the Hudson. Our narrative flows smoothly from the serene wilderness to the burgeoning commotion of New Amsterdam, guided by the glistening promises of new adventures and cultural tapestries yet to be woven. Drift into the peaceful embrace of history, where the past’s gentle touch invites you to discover the calm before the transformation. This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm