Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest.

Tonight, we explore the Origins of Merlin the Wizard, the mysterious tale of Britain’s most enduring legend. Before he became the wise wizard of Arthurian legend, Merlin may have walked the misty forests of post-Roman Britain as Myrddin Wyllt, the “wild man” of Welsh poetry. Through the centuries, his story wove together history and myth — from ancient Celtic mythology to medieval chronicles by Geoffrey of Monmouth, from the clash of gods and kings to the dreams of a unified kingdom. We’ll uncover how this enigmatic prophet evolved through time: part magician, part scholar, part symbol of a nation’s hope.

This tranquil retelling blends the wonder of British folklore, the drama of Arthur’s rise, and the timeless allure of prophecy and magic. It’s a story made for those who unwind with history — a place where audiobooks meet myth, where the greatest minds in history whisper their truths across time. Drift away to this audiobook of serenity and harmony; a story woven from history for sleep, history to soothe the mind, and history for serenity. As you get sleepy, travel through the forests of ancient Britain and the candlelit halls of medieval kings, guided by the magician who shaped legends. Tonight, as the tale unfolds, let the gentle rhythms of this audio journey calm your thoughts and invite stillness.

Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

00:47:05 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

01:34:16 Count Dracula - Origins of a Gothic Legend

02:20:35 Alcatraz: Only Three Men Ever Escaped. Did They Survive?

03:07:33 Yasuke: Legendary African Samurai of Feudal Japan

03:50:08 Defiance Incarnate: Boudica, Celtic Warrior Queen

04:39:34 Infamous Skyjacker, DB Cooper: How Did He Get Away with It?

05:29:47 Myths & Legends of the Bermuda Triangle - Part II

06:15:57 Myths & Legends of the Bermuda Triangle - Part I

06:58:49 Billy the Kid: Folk Hero or Lawless Gunslinger of the Old West?

07:41:37 Blackbeard the Pirate: Flamboyant, Lawless, Legendary

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