Unearth the whispers of the past in our latest episode of "Sleep with History," focused on Japan's Edo era. Journey into the tranquility and turmoil of the 17th Century, when Tokugawa Ieyasu's strategies led Japan into an epoch of stability, fostering cultural blossoming amid stifling control. Immerse yourself in a world resonating with kabuki theater and Haiku poetry, yet confined in the nets of surveillance. Brimming with historical richness and paradoxes of human evolution, this episode promises a gripping narrative jigsaw of past, present, and future. Conquer sleeplessness as you navigate the intriguing alleys of olden Japan's flourishing yet cloistered culture. This episode is hosted by Rachel Brown. 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