Best Disturbed Nerds Podcasts (2025)

In this quiet journey through history, we explore how opium — a single, devastating trade — brought the Qing Dynasty, China’s greatest empire, to its knees. This episode of Boring History for Sleep drifts through the rise of the opium trade, the wars it sparked, and the slow unraveling of a once-mighty dynasty. From foreign merchants on China’s sho…

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Cleopatra: A Life of Power, Love and Tragedy | Boring History 3:57:06

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Cleopatra’s Moonlit Nile: A Life of Achievements and Tragedy | Boring History for Sleep Step into the moonlit waters of the Nile and uncover the remarkable story of Cleopatra, Egypt’s last great queen. This episode drifts through her life of triumphs and sorrows — from her sharp political skill and bold alliances to the romance and rivalries that s…

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Season 7: Episode #012 - Zombies, Spoofs & Spider-Man: Nerd News Roundup 1:26:21

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The boys are back with a jam-packed news roundup! Ludo, Timi, and Joey dive into the latest from film, TV, anime, and comics, with their usual unfiltered takes and banter. This week, the Council breaks down: Disney reportedly developing Cool Runnings 2 with an all-female bobsled team – do we need it? Crunchyroll teaming up with Delta Airlines to br…

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The TERRIFYING Fate of an Opium Addict in 1897 Seattle |Boring History For Sleep 3:33:11

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Tonight, you are not a monster. Not a martyr. Not a number in a report. You’re just another forgotten soul — coughing, hobbling, fading under the dim glow of Seattle’s gaslights in 1897. You never planned to end up here. All you wanted was a place to rest. But the basement was warm, the pipe was passed, and now the city erases you one day at a time…

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Medieval ‘Facts’ You’ve Believed Your Whole Life… All Fake | Boring History For Sleep 4:21:07

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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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The Untold History of Homo$e$uality in Viking Times | Boring History For Sleep 4:00:21

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The Untold History of Homo$e$uality in Viking Times | Boring History For Sleep Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidd…

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The HORRIFYING Life of a Nazi Soldier on Meth 4:17:55

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You were told it would make you stronger. That those small white tablets would help you march farther, stay awake longer, and endure the endless days of war. No one mentioned that the miracle drug was methamphetamine. They called it meth. And once you swallowed it, there was no turning back. In this quiet unraveling, you are a young soldier in the …

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Disgusting Hygiene Habits of Prostitutes in Medieval Times | Boring History For Sleep 3:40:18

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During medieval times, life for prostitutes was shaped by pain, routine, and silence. Their hygiene habits were built around what men expected, not what they needed. These prostitutes bled through dirty cloth, washed with harsh wine, and kept working without rest. In recorded history, their voices are rare, but their reality was constant. Medieval …

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The Hunt Begins.... 1:01:13

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The Most Disgusting Se$$ual Practices in Ancient Rome | Boring History For Sleep 4:19:42

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Unwind tonight with a sleep story designed to hush your thoughts and guide you gently into rest. For the next two hours, you’ll drift beside the soft crackle of a fireplace while calm narration carries you through some of history’s most fascinating and forgotten moments. As the fire glows, you’ll wander into tales of war and peace, uncover mysterie…

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What Daily Life Was REALLY Like for Soviet Gulag Prisoners 3:49:22

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Unwind tonight with a sleep story designed to hush your thoughts and guide you gently into rest. For the next two hours, you’ll drift beside the soft crackle of a fireplace while calm narration carries you through some of history’s most fascinating and forgotten moments. As the fire glows, you’ll wander into tales of war and peace, uncover mysterie…

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What It Was Like to Live with Victorian Social Rules | Boring History For Sleep 4:25:26

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story that'll quiet your racing mind and ease you into dreamland. This 2-hour escape pairs the cozy crackle of a real fireplace with gentle storytelling, taking you through fascinating tales of war and history's most captivating moments.As you drift off, you'll discover the untold stories behind history's famous faces…

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Entire History Of The Native Americans(40,000 BC - 2025) | Documentary | Boring History To Sleep 3:52:41

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🌙 Drift into the Entire History of the Native Americans — from the first migrations across ancient ice bridges nearly 40,000 years ago to the challenges and triumphs of the modern day. This long-form documentary sleep story guides you through the legends, struggles, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across North America. 💤 Told in a calm, soothi…

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The Disturbing Truth Behind Victorian Asylums | Boring History for Sleep 3:14:53

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Prepare to drift off with a chilling tale from history! In this episode of Boring History for Sleep, we uncover the unsettling secrets of Victorian asylums. Explore the real-life horrors, misunderstood medicine, and haunting stories behind these infamous institutions, all told in a soothing, sleepy style designed to help you relax.…

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Bizarre Victorian Practices That Would be Crimes Today | Boring History for Sleep 3:14:48

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Settle in and get comfortable—tonight, the Snoozetorian drifts back to the Victorian age, where ordinary life often hid some truly strange and shocking secrets. From peculiar customs to outlandish laws, we’ll explore the unbelievable things Victorians once did—acts that would be unthinkable, even illegal, today. Let the calm narration carry you thr…

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How Farming Made Us — The Greatest Mistake? (20,000–8,000 BCE) | Boring History 4:29:06

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In this calm, immersive documentary, we trace how the first farms shaped our bodies, our minds, and our world forever. From Göbekli Tepe to Çatalhöyük, from foragers to food storage, this is deep history told softly.Perfect for sleep, study, or focused curiosity.What if the biggest turning point in human history… was also our first trap?Between twe…

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The Mysterious Traveler The Sealed Book

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Forbidden Pleasures in the Court of Versailles | Boring History For Sleep 3:19:22

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Drift into the night with a soothing two-hour sleep story designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into deep, restful slumber. Set against the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace, the soft-spoken narration weaves together vivid tales of war, forgotten moments from history, and the untold truths of legendary figures. You’ll wander through unreso…

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The Most Bizarre S3xu4l Practices of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs | Boring History For Sleep 3:34:35

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Drift into the night with a soothing two-hour sleep story designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into deep, restful slumber. Set against the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace, the soft-spoken narration weaves together vivid tales of war, forgotten moments from history, and the untold truths of legendary figures. You’ll wander through unreso…

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Boring History For Sleep | How Bedouins Survived Extreme Desert Heat and more 3:10:19

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Drift into the night with a soothing two-hour sleep story designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into deep, restful slumber. Set against the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace, the soft-spoken narration weaves together vivid tales of war, forgotten moments from history, and the untold truths of legendary figures. You’ll wander through unreso…

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Why You Wouldn’t Last A Day in New York’s Brutal Five Points Slum (1800s) | History For Sleep 4:22:59

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Сlose your eyes and step into the crumbling alleys and suffocating shadows of 19th-century New York’s most infamous slum — Five Points. In this quiet, immersive bedtime documentary, we explore what life was truly like for the city’s poorest families, children, and immigrants, trapped in a world of hunger, disease, and despair.Told with soft narrati…

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Your MISERABLE Life as King Henry VIII's Doctor | Boring History for Sleep 4:30:25

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Your MISERABLE Life as King Henry VIII's Doctor | Boring History for Sleep Unwind and drift off with a story made for restful nights.This 4-hour sleep video blends the gentle crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, guiding you through quiet tales of war, wonder, and the mysteries of history. Discover little-known truths about leg…

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Why Sleeping in a Medieval Castle SUCKED During Winter | Boring History for Sleep 3:12:59

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Think sleeping in a medieval castle was cozy and romantic? Think again. In “Why Sleeping in a Medieval Castle SUCKED During Winter,” we dive into the harsh, uncomfortable reality of castle life during the freezing medieval winters — from icy stone walls and drafty halls to foul smells and zero insulation.But that’s just the beginning. This episode …

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The 40 Biggest Cover-ups of Ancient History |Boring History for Sleep 3:54:34

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The 40 Biggest Cover-ups of Ancient History | History for Sleep Can’t sleep? Let your thoughts drift softly into the hidden chambers of our past—where the stories we were taught may only be fragments of something far more complex.In tonight’s calm and reflective journey, we’ll uncover 40 of the greatest cover-ups in ancient history. From lost libra…

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Disturbing Retributions 49:48

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The Hermit's Cave The Witch's Tale

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Boring Greek Myths For Sleep | The Most Terrifying Monsters in Greek Mythology 4:20:52

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Boring Greek Myths For Sleep | The Most Terrifying Monsters in Greek Mythology Drift into a 3-hour journey through the shadows of ancient Greece — a mythology sleep story crafted to quiet your mind and guide you toward deep, unbroken rest. Set against the whisper of mountain winds and the faint echoes of distant howls, the gentle narration takes yo…

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Why Victorian Parenting Would Be Illegal Today | Boring History for Sleep 4:19:25

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Why Victorian Parenting Would Be Illegal Today | Boring History for Sleep Ever wondered how parents in Victorian England raised their children and why their methods would be shocking (and likely illegal) today? In this episode of the Snoozetorian we gently explore the most bizarre, strict, and downright scandalous rules of Victorian parenting. From…

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Disgusting Hygiene Habits of Egyptian Royal Women | Boring History For Sleep 4:02:34

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History holds many secrets, and among them are the refined hygiene habits of Egyptian Royal Women, whose daily rituals were far more elaborate than most imagine. From dawn until night, every act of cleansing reflected status, belief, and control. These hygiene habits weren’t simply routines, but deeply rooted traditions passed through generations o…

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Why You Wouldn't Survive Aboard a WWII U-Boat | History For Sleep 2:50:05

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Tonight, we descend into the silent, rusted depths of the North Atlantic — not as a hero, not as a commander, but as a barely-considered number aboard a German U-Boat in WWII. Cramped quarters. Rotting food. One malfunctioning toilet. Fifty men and no doctor. You won’t fire torpedoes at glory — you’ll fight carbon dioxide, sleep deprivation, and yo…

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Boring History For Sleep | What WEDDINGS Were Like in Medieval Times and more 3:46:33

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and p…

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How Medieval Sailors SURVIVED Deadly Seas | Boring History for Sleep 3:08:36

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How Medieval Sailors SURVIVED Deadly Seas | Boring History for Sleep

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Boring History For Sleep | The Unfair Matches of the Roman Colosseum and more 3:29:15

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and p…

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Lack of Morality 55:30

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Fear on Four Lights Out

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Boring History For Sleep | Forgotten Medieval SURVIVAL Techniques We Ignore and more 2:54:07

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and p…

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The Personal Hygiene of Elizabeth I Will Horrify You | Boring History For Sleep 3:31:53

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The Personal Hygiene of Elizabeth I Will Horrify You | Boring History For Sleep

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Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen and more 3:55:39

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Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen and more In this episode, we dive into the legendary reign of Queen Elizabeth I — the sharp-witted, flame-haired monarch who defied kings, crushed invasions, and ruled without ever needing a man by her side. Discover how the Virgin Queen outsmarted her enemies, survived betrayal, and turned England into a global p…

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What Did Roman Pr0stitutes Actually Do All Day and more 3:45:10

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Unwind tonight with a soothing sleep story crafted to quiet your mind and guide you gently into deep, restful sleep. This 2-hour experience blends the calming crackle of a warm fireplace with soft-spoken narration, unfolding stories of ancient battles, historical turning points, and forgotten moments from the past. Discover untold truths about icon…

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Why You Wouldn’t Last a Day in the Mongol Empire and more 3:58:27

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Why You Wouldn’t Last a Day in the Mongol Empire and more

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The STRANGE Laws of Medieval Europe | Boring History for Sleep 2:41:37

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The STRANGE Laws of Medieval Europe | Boring History for Sleep

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Season 7: Episode #011 - 17 Years & 36 Movies Later... 1:19:48

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In this episode of The Nerd Council Podcast, we dive headfirst into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we rank every single MCU film from Phases 1 through 5; from Iron Man to The Marvels. With over 30 movies to dissect, we debate the highs (Infinity War, Winter Soldier) and call out the lows (Thor: The Dark World, anyone?). Expect hot takes, unexpect…

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What Life Was Like Before the First Cities – 10,000 BCE | Boring History for Sleep 2:24:25

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What Life Was Like Before the First Cities – 10,000 BCE | Boring Sapien Ever wondered what humans did all day before traffic, taxes, TikTok, and ten thousand types of gluten-free bread? Welcome to 10,000 BCE — a magical time when people hunted, gathered, and invented boredom long before they invented cities. In this video, we time-travel to the ori…

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Love You To Death 50:00

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The Weird Circle The Clock

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What Inbreeding Did to Europe’s Royal Daughters | Boring History For Sleep 3:17:39

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and p…

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How Americans Really Spent Their Free Time in the Roaring ’20s | Boring History For Sleep 2:42:57

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story that'll quiet your racing mind and ease you into dreamland. This 2-hour escape pairs the cozy crackle of a real fireplace with gentle storytelling, taking you through fascinating tales of war and history's most captivating moments.As you drift off, you'll discover the untold stories behind history's famous faces…

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Worst Dads in Medieval History and more 3:19:04

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Okay, look — if your brain won’t shut up and you’re way too tired to deal with it, this 2-hour sleep story’s got your back.You’ve got the cozy crackle of a fireplace, a super chill voice telling you stories from history — wars, scandals, weird mysteries, dramatic emperors doing dumb things — basically, the kind of stuff they should have taught in s…

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Why it Sucked to Be a Medieval Thief and more 3:05:58

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and p…

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Boring History For Sleep | What Was S3X Really Like in Ancient Egypt and more 2:53:27

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and p…

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Why Bloody Mary Hated Queen Elizabeth I | Two Sisters | Boring History for Sleep 3:23:42

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Mary was a short-lived, little-favoured Catholic and Elizabeth was a long-reigning, all-admired Protestant. However, Henry VIII's daughters have more in common than meets the eye.

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Boring Greek Myths For Sleep | What the Olympian Gods Were Really Like 3:24:40

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Forget the epic battles and fiery tempers — in this slow, calming retelling, we explore the quieter, stranger side of the Olympian gods. ☁️ What did Zeus do when he wasn’t throwing lightning? 🍇 What was Aphrodite’s daily routine like in her temple? 🕯️ What did divine boredom look like on Mount Olympus? This episode takes you beyond the myths — into…