Sleepy History

Sleepy History

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Sleepy History episodes

  • Why 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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    2 hr 19 min
  • The Shock That Ended the War

    In this episode, we explain how the unprecedented power of atomic bombs changed everything. We show why Japan surrendered instead of fighting on.


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    5 min
  • The Atomic Bomb Project the Public Never Saw

    In this episode, we uncover the side of the atomic bomb project that was kept from the public. In this episode, we explain how everyday life continued while history was being made in secret.


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    5 min
  • Liberation That Destroyed Manila

    In this episode, we explain how freeing Manila came at an enormous cost. In this episode, we explore the tragic consequences of fighting in a densely populated city.


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    5 min
  • Hitler’s End Beneath Berlin

    In this episode, we explain how Hitler spent his final days beneath a ruined city. In this episode, we walk through the timeline leading to his death.


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    5 min
  • The Legal Legacy of Nuremberg

    In this episode, we explore the long-term legal impact of the Nuremberg Trials. In this episode, we explain how these cases set standards still used today.


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    5 min
  • South America’s Nazi Refuge

    In this episode, we explore how South America became a refuge for Nazis. In this episode, we explain the political blind spots that allowed it.


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    4 min
  • The Worldwide Search for Nazi Justice

    In this episode, we explore how justice efforts expanded across continents. In this episode, we explain why accountability remained important decades later.


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    5 min
  • How Eichmann Optimized Mass Murder

    In this episode, we analyze genocide through the lens of optimization. In this episode, we show how transport efficiency increased death rat


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    4 min

About Sleepy History

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Turn off your brain by tuning into the past. This podcast explores the nooks and crannies of history that usually get skipped in class. It’s a gentle stream of information designed to wash away…