Best Disturbed Nerds Podcasts (2025)

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Life in Medieval Castles Was De$dly | Boring History for Sleep 3:54:13

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Medieval castles may look majestic today, but living inside them was far from safe. In this calm retelling, we’ll explore why castles were often cold, crowded, and dangerous — from disease and fires to sieges and betrayals. Told softly and steadily, this episode is made to help you relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep while quietly learning about …

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Karen Read Grand Juror Faces Sentencing. What we didn't know | Case Brief 15:42

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FNr4NPpIs3U We delve into the case of the very chatty Karen Read grand juror, who was indicted for leaking confidential grand jury information and pleaded guilty on August 4th, 2025. We discuss the initial media reports, the details of the indictment, …

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Life in Medieval Scotland Was No Fairytale | Boring History for Sleep 3:45:46

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Travel back to the rugged lands of Medieval Scotland, where life was far from easy. In this gentle, slow retelling, you’ll hear what daily life was really like for ordinary people — from farming on harsh soil and surviving cold winters, to the struggles of clan rivalries, war, and poverty. We’ll explore the castles and villages, the role of faith, …

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The Entire Story of the Titans | Greek Mythology | Boring History for Sleep 3:57:59

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Lay back and drift into the quiet world of Greek mythology, where the Titans ruled before the Olympian gods. In this slow, calm retelling, you’ll hear the full story of the ancient Titans — children of the sky god Uranus and the earth goddess Gaia. Follow their rise to power, their struggles against their father, and the great Titanomachy — the war…

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII | Boring History for Sleep 3:55:30

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Settle in for a calm and steady retelling of one of the most famous royal stories in English history — the lives of the six wives of King Henry VIII. From Catherine of Aragon to Catherine Parr, each queen’s story is told gently and slowly: their marriages, triumphs, struggles, and the turbulent times that changed England forever. You’ll hear about …

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Gothic Horror 56:40

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Weird Circle Beyond Midnight

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The Entire Story of Ancient Mesopotamia | Boring History for Sleep 4:00:26

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Close your eyes and drift back to the cradle of civilization. In this slow, calm retelling, you’ll hear the complete story of Ancient Mesopotamia — from the first farming villages along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to the rise and fall of powerful empires like Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria. Discover how the earliest cities were built, how c…

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Ancient Persia’s Weirdest Daily Habits | Boring History for Sleep 3:42:43

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Ancient Persia was one of the greatest empires in history — rich, powerful, and filled with customs that might seem shocking to us today but were perfectly normal to them. From unusual laws and strict rituals to surprising habits of daily life, Persia’s world was at once strange and fascinating. Told slowly and gently, this story is not about excit…

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How Did Native Americans Survive Tornadoes | Boring History To Sleep 3:32:57

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Before storm sirens, radar maps, and reinforced shelters, Native American communities faced the raw force of tornadoes with nothing but the land, their traditions, and each other. How did they endure? What wisdom carried them through the violent winds of the Great Plains? In this calming Boring History to Sleep episode, we explore how Native Americ…

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Cover-Ups That Completely Rewrite History | Boring History for Sleep 3:46:21

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History is not just what happened — it’s what someone wanted us to remember. From erased pharaohs to vanished cities, from libraries that quietly disappeared to sacred scrolls hidden for centuries, the past is full of deliberate cover-ups. Entire civilizations, dangerous ideas, and inconvenient truths were scrubbed from the record… but traces still…

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Karen Read Sues Everyone: Civil Case Adds Alberts, McCabes, State Police, Canton, MORE | Case Brief 24:32

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Use code EMILY at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/EMILY Thanks to Incogni for sponsoring this video. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/dDffIE_Rq9k On September 22, 2025, a Hearing for the Wrongful Death Civil Case brought by The e…

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From Clerk to Billionaire: The Strange Life of John Rockefeller | Boring History for Sleep 3:37:57

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John D. Rockefeller is remembered as the richest man in American history — a figure of both admiration and suspicion. But what was his actual daily life like? Beyond the headlines of Standard Oil and ruthless business tactics, there was a man with quiet habits, strict routines, and an unusual vision of wealth and morality. In this calm, sleep-ready…

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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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The Disturbing D4vd Investigation. Ticketmaster sued by the FTC. Karen Read Civil case updates 49:20

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Visit https://hungryroot.com/lawnerd for 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://shopify.com/LAWNERD to sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today! In this episode I talk about the latest developments in the Karen Read Civil Case. The court granted pool camera for upcoming hearings a…

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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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The Lore of Lovecraft 48:28

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Suspense Black Mass

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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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Donna Fights to Interview Jurors After Claiming Misconduct! New Trial? | Case Brief 18:48

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/sZPcuRkkWVw Emily delves into Donna Adelson's motion for a new trial and exploring the legal arguments presented. We cover the defense's claims of juror misconduct, including instances of jurors posting on social media and appearing on podcasts, and t…

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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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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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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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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 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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Sarah Boone's Lawyers Keep QUITTING?! New Twist in Appeal | Case Brief 10:17

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on @TheEmilyDBaker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/DX1_r1vbw0cThe saga of Sarah Boone's appellate attorneys continues in Florida. In this update, we discuss the latest unexpected twist: just days after being appointed, her attorney has filed a motion to withdraw from the case. This is a must-watc…

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Donna Adelson Juror Speaks Out: TikToks You Need to See & What Convinced Them? | Case Brief 1:01:17

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ⁨@TheEmilyDBaker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/DX1_r1vbw0c The Donna Adelson trial has concluded, with a guilty verdict delivered on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. In this Case Brief, we dive deep into what the jury foreperson had to say! In less than 24 hours after the conviction, she took…

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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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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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Former Trooper Proctor's Hearing | The Karen Read Retrial Cost $1.4M! | The Emily Show 51:05

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Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/LAWNERD ! #honeylovepod #ad Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad This episode of TES focuses on the administrative hearing of former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, who is appealing his termination. The episode briefly mentions the …

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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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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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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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Donna Adelson Verdict: Guilty on All Counts! Stay Tuned For Wendi? | Case Brief 22:59

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/78AVC6LMUms After a swift deliberation, the jury has delivered a unanimous verdict in the Donna Adelson murder trial. Donna Adelson reacts unconsolably to being found GUILTY on all counts: first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder,…

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Closing Arguments. Defense argues Donna was a Meddler not a Murderer. | Case Brief 41:06

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/g2fHOyCMKMc Day 9 of the Donna Adelson trial happened on September 4, 2025 and was packed with high-stakes closing arguments! The defense's surprising request to remove lesser included charges, leaving the jury with a direct choice on first-degree mur…

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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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The Defense Rests. Donna decides after a long day in court. | Case Brief 42:59

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ⁨The Emily D Baker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/R1zhYkOKL1U Day 8 of the Donna Adelson trial happened on September 3, 2025 and the main question was whether Donna Adelson would testify? Ultimately, she did not, after attempting to get more time from the court to make her decision. The defense rest…

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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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Donna's Best Friend Caught In A Lie? Defense Case Begins & Judge is "Not Happy" | Case Brief 23:01

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ⁨The Emily D Baker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gcNGmZoS-7w Day 7 of the Donna Adelson trial happened on September 2, 2025 and began the Defense's case-in-chief. The Defense faced immediate challenges with witness scheduling, leading to an early dismissal and the judge expressing strong displeasur…

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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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What It Was Like to Be Homeless in Victorian London 4:21:30

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Step into the foggy streets of Victorian London and discover what life was like for those with no home to return to. In this quiet episode of Boring History for Sleep, we drift through the hidden corners of the city — from overcrowded workhouses and cold stone doorsteps, to the nightly struggle for food, warmth, and dignity. This is not a story of …

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Lights Out Quiet Please Suspense Black Mass Hall of Fantasy

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How OPIUM Destroyed China's Greatest Empire 4:46:08

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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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Donna Confessed? Donna's "Jail Daughter" wasn't following the 'script' | Case Brief 32:30

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Biij9nLHQjc Day 6 of the Donna Adelson trial happened on August 29, 2025 and we heard the infamous recorded jail call where Charlie was disconnected, and Donna continued talking to people in the house with an open line. Her exchanges with Wendi about …

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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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Donna makes a critical call. Charlie won't stop talking on the wiretaps. | Case Briefs 27:14

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/eCpmhdqfwDs Day 5 of the Donna Adelson trial happened on August 28, 2025 and focused heavily on the critical wiretap evidence presented by the prosecution. We explore the intricate web of phone calls between Donna, Charlie Adelson, Katie Magbanua, and…