Best Boring History To Sleep Podcasts (2025)

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Boring History For Sleep | Why it Sucked to Be an Egyptian Pharaoh and more 35:32

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The Dark Side of Power | Boring History For Sleep | Why it Sucked to Be an Egyptian Pharaoh. Forget the Hollywood image of luxury and golden thrones—being a pharaoh was more like a nightmare wrapped in silk. In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable truth about life as an Egyptian ruler: endless rituals, crushing responsibilities, constant thre…

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Medieval Myths That Turned Out to Be True | Boring History and More 2:21:29

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Step back into the Middle Ages, a time of castles, crusades, and countless legends. Many of the stories we thought were pure myth — from strange medical cures to forgotten battles and mysterious relics — turned out to hold more truth than anyone expected. In this slow-paced, relaxing history journey, we’ll uncover the myths that historians once dis…

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The History of Bread, by John Ashton, Part 6 - Conclusion 1:14:01

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Let relaxation rise with this conclusion to one of our most (understandably) popular books. This time in we learn of gingerbread, penny loaf scrambles, riots, and bread-related superstitions like sin-eating and . . . floating corpse compasses? Oh, delicious bread, is there anything you can’t do? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All…

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Resisting Erasure 1:01:13

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Jimmy Kimmel’s show gets the axe, AOC eyes her next big political move, Trump’s Education Department pushes white-washed civics lessons, the U.S. strikes an alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, and a community fights to rescue Black book archive. News Trump Ed Dept. Partners With Right-Groups to Spread White-Washed Civics Lessons in ‘Schools Across the …

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Pirate Ships Were No Paradise: The Dark Truth | Boring History for Sleep 3:40:28

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Pirate stories often sound like adventure — treasure maps, freedom, and life on the open sea. But the real life aboard a pirate ship was far from paradise. It was harsh, dirty, and often short-lived. In this calm, long-form history, we drift gently through: The cramped, disease-ridden conditions on board The strict pirate codes and surprising shipb…

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Selene Goddess of the MOON | Sleep story for Grown Ups | Greek Mythology | Bedtime Stories 51:47

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Find peace as you travel the skies and follow Selene, the Titan goddess of the moon and her eternal love for the mortal shepherd Endymion. Through devotion, sorrow, and self-discovery, she learns that true love, like the moon, sometimes must let go to shine. Let this Greek mythology sleep story lull you into restful sleep. 🔥 Download and install ou…

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Over Fen and Wold, by John James Hissey, Part 1 53:21

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Let’s relax with a lovely listener recommendation that takes us, and our authors, on a tour of little-regarded Lincolnshire. This time, the lure of new places, the charm of old maps, the evolution of place names, and confirmation that wishing to escape urban “uglification” to calm, green country is nothing new at all. Help us stay ad-free and 100% …

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Concubine. Empress. Emperor. The Life of Wu Zetian | Boring History for Sleep 3:55:08

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In the long history of China, only one woman ever ruled as emperor — Wu Zetian. She began as a low-ranking concubine, disappeared into the shadows of the palace, and then returned to rise higher than anyone imagined. Her story is filled with mystery, ambition, fear, and quiet power. In this calm, sleep-ready history, we drift through: Wu Zetian’s b…

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Sleep with Prince, Part 2 41:22

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Summary: In this episode, we hop in the DeLorean and cruise back to the early ‘90s to bask in the purple glow of The Artist Formerly Known as Prince—yes, that’s the unpronounceable symbol guy your parents warned you about. We're talking 1991 to 1996, a transformative stretch where Prince dropped bangers like Diamonds and Pearls, gave the record lab…

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Craziest 1v1 Fights in Medieval History | Boring History for Sleep 3:26:11

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Craziest 1v1 Fights in Medieval History Forget armies clashing and castles under siege — some of the wildest moments in medieval history came down to just two people. Knights, kings, and warriors fought duels that decided wars, crowns, and personal honor. These weren’t just fights — they were spectacles of courage, desperation, and sometimes pure m…

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Inside the Hashish Houses of the 1800s | Boring History for Sleep 3:49:30

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In the 19th century, hidden in the streets of Paris, Cairo, and beyond, there were places where artists, travelers, and wanderers gathered to smoke and dream — the hashish houses. These were not only dens of escape, but also strange social clubs where poetry, politics, and visions mixed with the heavy smoke. In this calm, sleep-ready history, we dr…

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Boring History for Sleep | What Life Was Really Like in America in the 1880s 3:47:27

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The 1880s in America were not the glamorous Gilded Age you see in movies — but a strange mix of rapid progress, quiet hardships, and daily routines that feel both familiar and distant. This calm, long-form history drifts through the streets, farms, factories, and parlors of late 19th-century America, showing what ordinary life was truly like. In th…

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Boring History for Sleep | SHOCKING And Weird Facts About Anne Boleyn – The Queen They Destroyed 3:55:24

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Anne Boleyn is remembered as the most dangerous woman at Henry VIII’s court — brilliant, ambitious, and ultimately doomed. But beyond the famous beheading lies a stranger, quieter story filled with odd details, forgotten rumors, and the slow unraveling of a queen who once held England’s future in her hands. In this calm, sleep-ready history, we dri…

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ENTIRE HISTORY of Golden Age of Piracy | Boring History for Sleep 4:02:34

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ENTIRE HISTORY of the Golden Age of Piracy | Boring History for Sleep Forget the Hollywood pirates with parrots and treasure maps. The real Golden Age of Piracy (1650s–1730s) was far darker, stranger, and slower than the stories suggest. In this calm, long-form history, we sail through the rise and fall of piracy — from the lawless Caribbean and th…

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A Journey on the Coast of Maine | Relaxing Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Bedtime Stories 26:15

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Guided visualization and relaxing journey to a refreshing peaceful night sleep. We will explore the rugged and ethereal mount desert island on the coast of Maine as it cycles through four glorious seasons. 🔥 Download and install our FREE app http://bit.ly/SoothingPod 💙 Find out more about Soothing Pod http://soothingpod.com 🔥 Support Soothing Pod o…

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Survival of the Schooling w/ Dr. John B. King, Jr. 1:31:38

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Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead on a Utah campus, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro gets 27 years for his coup dreams, and Utah makes headlines again with the launch of a new Black-owned bank. Kaya Henderson interviews Dr. John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York and former U.S. Secretary of Education (Obama Administration), about …

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The Dark Truth of Pr$stitutes in World War II | Boring History for Sleep 4:02:26

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War is often told through generals and battles, but behind the frontlines existed another story — one rarely spoken of. During World War II, countless women were forced, coerced, or trapped into prostitution. From occupied Europe to military “comfort stations” in Asia, their daily reality was a mix of survival, exploitation, and silence. This slow,…

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On Molecular and Microscopic Science, by Mary Somerville, Part 3 50:31

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Let’s sleep scientifically this week, with more from a woman of such deep and broad accomplishment that the word "scientist" had to be coined to describe her. This time, colors, molecular heat conduction, what constitutes smells, and why gold is really blue. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbo…

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What Did Ancient China C0ncubines Actually Do All Day and more 3:10:53

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It wasn’t just silk gowns and palace gossip. Behind the golden screens of the Forbidden City, concubines lived lives filled with strict rules, endless rituals, secret alliances, and dangerous power games. From learning how to serve the Emperor to battling jealousy and plotting survival, every hour of their day was scripted — and one wrong move coul…

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7 Million Years of People Talking | The Very Boring History of Language for Sleep 2:59:31

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Long before books, cities, or kingdoms, there were words. The story of language stretches back millions of years, from the first human voices shaping simple sounds, to the rise of writing, alphabets, and the many tongues spoken today. In this calm, slow-paced journey, we’ll drift through the history of how humans learned to speak, how languages spr…

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Boring History For Sleep | The Most Perverted Kings In Medieval History and more 38:42

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The Dark Side of Royalty | Boring History For Sleep | The Most Perverted Kings Ever. Dive into the scandalous and bizarre world of medieval monarchs whose private lives were filled with secrets, indulgence, and shocking behaviour. This bedtime history episode blends strange medieval tales with a calm, soothing narration designed to help you fall as…

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What Victorian Travel Was REALLY Like | Boring History for Sleep 3:38:01

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What Victorian Travel Was REALLY Like | Boring History for Sleep (3 Hours) Settle in for a 3-hour sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you into deep rest. Soft-spoken narration blends with the soothing crackle of a fireplace as we journey back to the Victorian era. Discover what travel was really like in the 19th century — from crowd…

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The Things We Do For LOVE | The 7th most boring Romantic Sleep Story ever told | Bedtime Stories 56:23

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In this bedtime story, follow the wildly unpredictable, delightfully messy, and sometimes outrageous things we do for love — the bold gestures, the awkward moments, and the little risks that make falling for someone irresistibly unforgettable. The 7th most boring romantic love sleep story ever told. Perfect for drifting into dreams with a smile. 🔥 …

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The Forgotten Empire of Venice Before the Tourists Arrived | Boring History for Sleep 2:50:48

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Before the crowds of tourists and the gondolas for show, there was another Venice. For nearly a thousand years, this unlikely city rose from the mud and water of a shallow lagoon to become one of the richest, most powerful republics in the world. Venice had no farmland, no forests, no mountains filled with silver or gold. And yet, from its wooden p…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why it Sucked to Be a Medieval Blacksmith and more 3:30:03

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Settle in for a 3-hour sleep story designed to quiet your thoughts and ease you into deep rest. Gentle, soft-spoken narration blends with the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace as we journey back to the Middle Ages. In this episode, uncover why life as a medieval blacksmith was far from glamorous — from grueling labor to the hidden struggles behi…

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Jeffrey Sachs: AI and Geopolitics | "All the wealth could go to the ones at the top!" 35:29

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Artificial intelligence won’t just change jobs — it could rewrite the balance of global power. Professor Jeffrey Sachs has been in the room where the world’s most consequential decisions get made. For four decades, he’s advised more than 100 governments, from Poland’s transition out of communism to the United Nations’ fight against poverty and dise…

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Nemesis The Goddess of Balance & Retribution | Greek Mythology | Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Bedtime Stories 1:19:07

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Find peace as you journey into the quiet depths of ancient myth, where a goddess moves not with fury, but with calm purpose—a force unseen yet ever present. We will follow Nemesis, the goddess of balance and retribution, as she walks the line between light and shadow, restoring what has tipped too far and reminding gods and mortals alike that justi…

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The Performance of Power 1:10:21

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Miami elections move forward as the state moves to end all vaccine mandates, Europe bans the use of gel nail polish, a Texas court-appointed lawyer faces white nationalist allegations, and a legendary Southern cookbook celebrates 50 years with a new cover. News Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schools Is This Court App…

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Boring History For Sleep | Your Life as a Geisha and more 3:08:35

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Unwind tonight with a 3-hour sleep story created to calm your thoughts and guide you gently into rest. Soft-spoken narration flows alongside the soothing crackle of a warm fireplace as you step into your life as a geisha — a world of discipline, beauty, and hidden truths. Along the way, explore other forgotten corners of history, where untold strug…

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The Book of the Ocean, by Ernest Ingersoll, Part 5 54:30

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Let’s sail the seas of sleep with more from this volume about the history of our oceans. This time, the Age of Exploration south and north, the mythical Isles of the Blessed, Magellan’s remarkable voyage, and how America really got its name. Hint, it was easy to pronounce. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patre…

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What It Was REALLY Like to Be Born a Princess in the Middle Ages 3:51:40

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Boring History For Sleep | What It Was REALLY Like to Be Born a Princess in the Middle Ages Drift into deep rest with this 3-hour sleep story designed to quiet your mind and ease you into serenity. Soft-spoken narration blends with the soothing crackle of a glowing fireplace, guiding you through tales of medieval courts, hidden struggles, and the u…

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Sleep with The B-52s 33:21

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Summary Tonight on Sleep with Rock Stars, we’re diving headfirst into a cosmic party that started way back in 1976—when a group of beautifully weird souls from Athens, Georgia, formed one of the quirkiest, most beloved bands in rock history: the B-52s. With Fred Schneider’s deadpan sass, Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson’s galactic harmonies, Ricky Wil…

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Boring History For Sleep | Your Life as Miyamoto Musashi 2:46:02

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Drift into deep rest with this 2-hour sleep story designed to quiet your mind and ease you into serenity. Soft-spoken narration blends with the soothing crackle of a glowing fireplace, guiding you through tales of war, untold truths of historical figures, and mysteries that shaped the past. In this episode, step into Your Life as Miyamoto Musashi —…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in Ancient Greece and more 3:33:37

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Drift into deep rest with this 2-hour sleep story designed to quiet your mind and ease you into serenity. Soft-spoken narration blends with the soothing crackle of a glowing fireplace, guiding you through tales of war, untold truths of historical figures, and mysteries that shaped the past. Gentle storytelling unfolds against the comforting backdro…

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Boring History For Sleep | How Women's ANXIETY Was Treated In History and more 3:47:40

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Drift into deep rest with this 3-hour sleep story designed to quiet your mind and ease you into serenity. Soft-spoken narration blends with the soothing crackle of a glowing fireplace, guiding you through tales of war, untold truths of historical figures, and mysteries that shaped the past. Gentle storytelling unfolds against the comforting backdro…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in Ancient Greece and more 40:52

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The Untold Truth: Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in Ancient Greece. Forget the marble statues and grand philosophy—real life in Ancient Greece was far from glamorous. In this calm and relaxing storytelling session, we uncover what daily life was really like, from harsh living conditions to hidden struggles people rarely talk…

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The Man in the Iron Mask | Classic Books Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Bedtime Sleep Stories 35:14

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Relax with a retelling of the epic novel “The Man in the Iron Mask”: the adventures of three musketeers and a mysterious, masked prisoner. This bedtime story will send you off on a great adventure in dreamland. 🔥 Download and install our FREE app http://bit.ly/SoothingPod 💙 Find out more about Soothing Pod http://soothingpod.com Support the show Th…

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Scandalous Affairs of Tudor Queens and Their Lovers | Boring History For Sleep 3:05:33

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Scandalous Affairs of Tudor Queens and Their Lovers | Boring History For Sleep Step quietly into the secret chambers of Tudor England, where queens carried more than just crowns on their heads—they carried dangerous secrets in their hearts. Behind the glittering gowns and royal banquets lay whispers of forbidden passion, betrayal, and intrigue. In …

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The Forgotten Life of Royal Mistresses in Tudor England | Boring History For Sleep 3:17:53

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Step into the shadows of Tudor England—where velvet gowns concealed ruthless ambition, where whispers outweighed crowns, and where the most perilous role a woman could play… was mistress to the king. In this slow-burning journey through candlelit halls and scandal-laced courts, we uncover the untold stories of women who shaped history from the marg…

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Ancient Egyptians Got HIGHER Than You’d EVER Believe and more 4:05:40

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Unwind this evening with a history sleep story created to quiet your mind and guide you gently toward deep rest. Across two calming hours, the soft crackle of a warm fireplace blends with gentle storytelling — drifting through battles long past, forgotten mysteries, and the private moments of history’s most famous figures. Beneath the glow of imagi…

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Singles Going Sleepy: Under Pressure, Sleep Tips 3 3:22

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Summary: Clench, Release, Repeat—Because Apparently That Helps You Sleep Ah, the sweet relief of bedtime—when your brain finally has time to replay every awkward thing you’ve said since 1987. But what if, instead of spiraling into the abyss of middle-of-the-night overthinking, you could actually relax on purpose? Show Notes: In this episode, I intr…

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Virgo: Astraea The Last Goddess | Greek Mythology Stories | Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Bedtime Story 46:22

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Relax and get sleepy with the myth of Virgo from Greek Mythology. Walk beneath the quiet sky of the Golden Age, where myths breathe between the stars. You will hear of Astraea ’s grace and patience, of her light and her shadows, and of the truths written in the heavens themselves. Let this beautiful ancient myth lull you into peaceful rest. 🔥 Downl…

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The Ethics of Aristotle, Part 3 51:04

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Let’s philosophize our way to sleep with more from this 2,300-year-old work on the art of being. This time, what is happiness? How is it related to good character and, more importantly, acting in a good way? Can a person who does bad be happy, even beyond the grave? You know, simple stuff like that. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported!…