Lights Out Library History

By Lights Out Library History

Lights Out Library History delivers slow, immersive historical storytelling in the style of a late-night reading room. Each episode unfolds carefully and without urgency, as if a well-worn history boo... more

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How many episodes does Lights Out Library History have?

The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.

Lights Out Library History episodes:

February 26, 2026 Normal Behaviors That Were Signs of Mental Illness in Medieval Times
In this episode, we slowly explore how everyday behaviors like grief, introversion, vivid dreams, epilepsy, and mood swings were once misunderstood as signs of possession or madness in medieval times. Over the course of nearly an hour, we gently walk through these stories and beliefs in a calm, soothing way designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep.

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1h 12min
February 21, 2026Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep
In this episode, we explore the stark reality of daily life in Ancient Egypt, contrasting the popular idealized image with the challenging, often harsh existence of ordinary people. We take a sensory journey through a typical morning, detailing everything from the physical environment to the ubiquitous diet of bread and beer.

Chapters
03:53 Waking Up in a Mudbrick Home
08:12 The Sights and Smells of the Nile
10:12 The Body's Burden
13:09 Bread, Beer, and Flies
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2h 19min
January 22, 2026 Why the War Ended So Suddenly
In this episode, we explain how atomic bombs ended years of brutal fighting almost overnight. We break down why Japan surrendered when it did.

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5min
January 22, 2026 The Secret Origins of the Atomic Bomb
In this episode, we explore the secret origins of the atomic bomb from idea to reality. In this episode, we explain how silence, speed, and fear shaped the outcome.

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5min
January 22, 2026 The Ruin of Manila 1945
In this episode, we break down how Manila was devastated during World War II. In this episode, we explain why the battle left scars that lasted for generations.

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5min
January 21, 2026 Hitler’s Final Days Explained Simply
In this episode, we clearly explain what happened during Hitler’s final days. In this episode, we lay out the timeline in a straightforward way.

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5min
January 21, 2026 The Moment War Crimes Became Law
In this episode, we break down how the Nuremberg Trials turned moral outrage into enforceable legal standards. In this episode, we explain why this moment still defines international justice.

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5min
January 21, 2026 Nazis Who Slipped Away
In this episode, we explore how many Nazis quietly slipped away after WWII. In this episode, we explain how ratlines erased their pasts.

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4min
January 20, 2026 The Methods Behind Nazi Manhunts
In this episode, we break down the core investigative techniques used to track Nazi war criminals. In this episode, we explain why patience and persistence were critical.

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5min
January 20, 2026 From Railways to Death Camps
In this episode, we trace how victims were moved across Europe. In this episode, we explain how transportation turned ideology into reality.

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4min

FAQs about Lights Out Library History:

How many episodes does Lights Out Library History have?

The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.