Best King Pharaoh Podcasts (2025)

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Boring History For Sleep | How People Actually Lived in Colonial America 38:21

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Hard Work, Simple Living, Quiet Survival — How People Actually Lived in Colonial America explores the slow, demanding rhythm of daily life in early American settlements. Far from heroic stories and famous events, most colonists lived lives defined by hard labor, limited resources, and constant self-reliance. This calm, immersive narration focuses o…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why it Sucked to be a Peasant in Dark Age Britain 35:29

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Cold Homes, Long Days, Little Hope — Why It Sucked to Be a Peasant in Dark Age Britain gently explores the harsh realities of everyday life in early medieval Britain. Long before modern comforts, most people lived as peasants, bound to the land, working from dawn until dusk with little control over their own lives. This calm, slow-paced narration f…

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The Ice Age 32:24

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Think of the Ice Age and tales of ferocious sabre-toothed tigers and giant megafauna likely spring to mind - but what do we know about prehistoric human culture 25,000 years ago and how people survived a perilous landscape of marauding Woolly Mammoths, bitterly cold temperatures and primitive Stone Age tools? Tristan Hughes is joined by Cody Cassid…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why it SUCKED to be a Sheriff in the Wild West 33:52

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Long Days, Low Pay, Constant Risk — Why It SUCKED to Be a Sheriff in the Wild West quietly explores the harsh reality of law enforcement on the American frontier. Far from the heroic gunfights shown in movies, most sheriffs faced exhausting routines, poor pay, political pressure, and constant danger from criminals, drunk townsmen, and even their ow…

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The Minoan Labyrinth 42:05

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey immerses players in the mythology of Ancient Greece. In particular, they can walk in the footsteps of Theseus through the Labyrinth and come face to face with the mythical Minotaur. Commonly associated with the maze-like Knossos palace on Crete, how much of the myth is rooted in reality? Prof Nicoletta Momigliano guides Tri…

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What Personal Hygiene Really Looked Like in Industrial Revolution | Boring History For Sleep 43:00

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Life Before Modern Cleanliness — What Personal Hygiene Really Looked Like in the Industrial Revolution explores the quiet, often uncomfortable realities of daily cleanliness during the 18th and 19th centuries. Long before modern plumbing, deodorant, and daily bathing routines, ordinary people relied on limited water access, shared facilities, and s…

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O Holy Night - Josh Groban Glorious Christmas! 16:57

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Click the following link - https://youtu.be/hJw-ey1DPRA - to listen to the song O Holy Night by Josh Groban. Then, go back to the podcast to listen to the discussion. In this festive episode of the Radio Coffee House, host Clint Armitage celebrates the joyous season of Christmas by diving deep into the beloved hymn "O Holy Night." On another road s…

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What if You Woke Up as a Victorian Shopkeeper ? | Boring History For Sleep 37:46

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Life Behind the Counter in Victorian England — What if You Woke Up as a Victorian Shopkeeper? | Boring History For Sleep gently explores the slow, repetitive rhythm of daily life in the 19th century. This video places you inside a small Victorian shop, opening the shutters at dawn, arranging goods by hand, waiting quietly for customers, and closing…

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Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution 57:51

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How did a humble Balkan soldier ascend to the heights of Roman power? Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. David Gwynn to explore the tumultuous reign of Emperor Diocletian and the significant reforms that pulled the Roman Empire out of its third-century crisis, including the formation of the Tetrarchy to stabilise the empire. However, Diocletian's lega…

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What Wild West Saloon Madams Actually Did to Survive | Boring History For Sleep 38:58

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Life Behind the Saloon Doors — What Wild West Saloon Madams Actually Did to Survive | Boring History For Sleep explores the quiet, often overlooked realities of women who ran saloons in the American frontier. Far from the myths of movies and legends, these women managed businesses, navigated violence, enforced rules, negotiated with powerful men, a…

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From Shepherd to King by Pastor Guy Roberts 35:31

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King David was one of the most renowned Kings of Israel. A man after God's own heart. And yet, even he did not start out as a great man, and committed terrible sins despite his great faith. Let's listen as Pastor Guy Roberts tells us what it means to be "after God's own heart" and how we can ardently seek it.…

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Paestum: Ancient Greeks in Italy 55:17

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The story of ancient Italy is so much more than just Rome. In this special episode, we're shining a light on the extraordinary site of Paestum in southern Italy, home to some of the greatest ancient Greek temples from anywhere in the world. Guided through Paestum's story with the site's director Dr Tiziana D'Angelo and Dr Kathryn Lomas, Tristan fol…

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What Was George Washington's Private Life Like?| Boring History For Sleep 40:47

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The Man Behind the First President — What Was George Washington's Private Life Like? | Boring History For Sleep invites you into the quiet, personal world of America’s most famous Founding Father. Beyond battles, speeches, and leadership, George Washington lived a disciplined yet deeply human life shaped by routine, responsibility, and reflection. …

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Why You Wouldn’t Survive Life in Tudor England... | Boring History For Sleep 39:32

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Life in Tudor England Was Brutal — Why You Wouldn’t Survive Life in Tudor England... | Boring History For Sleep takes you softly into a world far harsher than most imagine. Behind the royal courts and famous monarchs, everyday people faced unforgiving conditions—dangerous work, strict social rules, poor hygiene, and punishments that would shock us …

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What Happened to the Vikings After Battling The Native Americans... | Boring History For Sleep 40:41

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A Calm Journey Into the Final Days of Viking Exploration — What Happened to the Vikings After Battling The Native Americans... | Boring History For Sleep gently explores one of the most mysterious endings in exploration history. After their encounters with the Native peoples of North America, the Vikings faced challenges they were not prepared for—…

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Stegosaurus: Titan of the Jurassic 45:37

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Few dinosaurs are as instantly recognisable as the plated titan Stegosaurus - it's the Jurassic giant with a brain the size of a walnut and a tail that could kill. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Susannah Maidment of London’s Natural History Museum to uncover the secrets of its incredible armour, explore the latest t…

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What Happened After the Black Death Ended | Boring History For Sleep 42:20

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Discover the Aftermath That Reshaped Europe — What Happened After the Black Death Ended | Boring History For Sleep explores the quiet but extraordinary transformation that followed one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. As the plague faded, medieval society entered a strange new world filled with unexpected opportunities, shifting power, …

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How Rome Conquered Greece ,Roman History | Boring History For Sleep 41:43

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The Untold Story of How Rome Conquered Greece and Rewrote History reveals a side of ancient civilization that most people never hear about. In this soft-spoken, sleep-friendly episode, we explore how two of the greatest powers of the ancient world collided, and how Rome ultimately absorbed Greece while being transformed by it. You’ll drift into a c…

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Standing Tall; Falling Hard by Pastor Guy Roberts 37:05

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It is easy to find ourselves seeking control and validation in our world and our government. However, none of these things will ultimately give us what we need. Only God can truly lead us where we need to go in our lives.By dracolord262

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day as a Naval Captain in the 1800s 37:17

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Naval captain in the 1800s — a title that sounds heroic, adventurous, even glamorous. But the truth is far darker. In this calm, soft-spoken sleep-history episode, you’ll learn why commanding a ship during the Age of Sail was one of the most exhausting, dangerous, and mentally crushing jobs on Earth.Captains faced storms, mutiny, disease, endless r…

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Rise of King Herod 48:13

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He’s the villain of the Nativity. An alleged killer of innocents, remembered as one of history’s great monsters. But the truth about Herod the Great is far more dramatic, far more complex, and far more shocking. On today's special episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes asks: who was the real Herod behind the legend and the infamy? Joined by Profes…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day as a Nubian Black Pharaoh 36:17

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Nubian Black Pharaoh — a title that carried immense power, danger, and responsibility in the ancient kingdom of Kush. In this soft-spoken sleep-history episode, we explore why ruling this empire was far from glamorous and why most modern people wouldn’t last even a single day in the pharaoh’s sandals.From political rivalries and constant threats of…

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Episode 47. How Greek Coins Built Markets, Empires, And Ideas 33:50

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Send us a text Ships got faster, markets thickened, and stamped silver began doing political work that speeches couldn’t. We follow how Greek city-states turned metal into money and money into power—financing fleets, paying jurors and rowers, and turning owls and gods into portable propaganda. Seigniorage became public revenue, the Agora became a h…

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How Elizabeth I Became England's Most Feared Ruler | Boring History For Sleep 38:45

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Elizabeth I did not simply inherit a throne—she survived chaos, betrayal, imprisonment, and political traps before becoming one of the most formidable rulers in English history. In this soft-spoken sleep-history episode, we explore how she transformed from a vulnerable princess into a queen who inspired loyalty, commanded fear, and reshaped an enti…

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More Scientific Proof - The Red Sea & Pharaoh's Army 25:40

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Listed below are mutliple article and video links from different sources. Note: The full article from 'Medium' is also listed at the end of this episode description due to the "subscription only" status (email/free) to read the full article. The Daily Mail and Scientific American articles below connect the parting of the Red Sea and brine pools. Ho…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Survive a Day in the Wild West 36:55

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Wild West life was nothing like the glamorous stories told in films. In this soft-spoken sleep-history episode, we explore why the American frontier was one of the hardest, most dangerous places a person could ever live. From relentless heat to freezing nights, from lawless conflicts to exhausting labour, survival in the Wild West required strength…

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The WORST Thing About Being Rich in Medieval Times | Boring History For Sleep 41:03

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Being rich in medieval times wasn’t the dream it appears to be. In fact, wealth came with dangers, burdens, and expectations far more terrifying than anything peasants faced. In this soft-spoken sleep-history episode, we explore the dark side of medieval luxury — a world where privilege often meant suffering, fear, and constant vulnerability.From s…

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The Ten Commandments 56:45

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Did Moses really receive the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, or is that just ancient legend? Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Dylan Johnson to unpack how the Book of Exodus disagrees with Deuteronomy, what “do not take God’s name in vain” really meant, and how these commands blurred law and morality for ancient peoples. MORE The Ark of the Covenant…

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Why it SUCKED to be a Serf in Medieval Europe | Boring History For Sleep 35:58

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Why It Sucked to Be a Serf in Medieval Europe becomes shockingly clear as this calm sleep-history episode takes you into the unforgiving reality of daily life under feudal rule. Far from the romanticized stories of knights and castles, being a serf meant endless labor, harsh punishments, crushing poverty, and a life controlled by your lord from bir…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why YOU Wouldn't Survive the Dancing Plague in Medieval Europe 41:08

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Boring History For Sleep reveals the chilling truth behind why YOU wouldn't survive the Medieval Dancing Plague, one of the most disturbing and unexplained epidemics in European history. In this calm, sleep-friendly narration, you’ll discover how an entire town was consumed by nonstop, uncontrollable dancing that pushed victims to exhaustion, colla…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in Medieval Torture Chambers 38:01

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Medieval torture chambers were some of the most terrifying spaces in the history of human punishment. In this calm, soft-spoken sleep-history episode, we explore what truly happened inside these cold, echoing rooms where pain, fear, and confession shaped medieval justice.As you settle in for the night, you’ll drift through the unsettling reality of…

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Origins of Chocolate 44:45

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Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Cameron McNeil, Mesoamerican archaeologist, to explore cacao, in ancient Mesoamerican societies like the Maya, Aztecs, and Olmecs. They discuss how was used as food, drink, currency, and in ritualistic practices, and learn about its journey from South America to becoming a highly valued commodity in Mesoamerica. MORE…

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Undefiled Faith by Pastor Mike Paulison 36:40

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Join us today as Pastor Paulison tells us about his incredible mission, the providence of God, and how we can help the people suffering in Haiti.By dracolord262

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Boring History For Sleep | Why YOU Wouldn't Survive a Day as a Spartan Warrior 40:00

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A Spartan warrior wasn’t just a soldier—they were the product of one of the harshest, most unforgiving training systems in human history. In this calm sleep-history episode, we explore why surviving even a single day in ancient Sparta would be nearly impossible for the modern person.From brutal childhood training to constant hunger, pain, disciplin…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why it sucked to be a medieval plague survivor 36:49

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A medieval plague survivor didn’t walk into a better world—they stepped into chaos, hunger, despair, and a society struggling to rebuild itself from ashes. In this calming sleep-history episode, we explore what daily life truly felt like after the Black Death: abandoned villages, collapsing economies, food shortages, lingering sickness, superstitio…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Survive The Volcanic Winter of 536 AD 39:36

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The volcanic winter of 536 AD is often called the darkest year in human history—and for good reason. This slow-paced, calming sleep story explores what life was truly like when a mysterious volcanic eruption plunged the world into cold, famine, disease, and nearly two years without sunlight.In this relaxing narration, you’ll drift through the daily…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day as a Victorian Farmer 38:45

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day as a Victorian Farmer takes you into the exhausting, uncomfortable, and often unforgiving world of rural life during the 19th century. In this slow-paced, soft-spoken sleep story, you’ll discover the real daily routine of a Victorian farmer—far beyond the romanticized paintings and nostalgic st…

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The Khmer Empire: Angkor Wat 37:12

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How did Indian culture shape the wonders of Southeast Asia? Tristan Hughes is joined by William Dalrymple to explore the fascinating first millennium AD, from vibrant trade dynamics with the Roman Empire to the establishment of powerful Indian trading guilds and the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism after Rome's decline. They dig in to the constructi…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why it Sucked to Be a Gold Miner in the Wild West 39:05

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Boring History For Sleep | Why It Sucked to Be a Gold Miner in the Wild West takes you into the harsh, dirty, exhausting, and often miserable reality of life during the American Gold Rush. In this slow-paced, soft-spoken sleep story, you’ll discover what really awaited gold miners far beyond the myths of fortune, adventure, and wide-open opportunit…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why YOU Wouldn't Survive a Day in Ancient Greece 38:58

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Boring History for Sleep | Why YOU Wouldn't Survive a Day in Ancient Greece takes you into the uncomfortable, gritty, and often overlooked realities of daily life in the ancient world. In this soft-spoken, slow-paced narration, you’ll discover what living in Classical Greece was really like—far beyond the glorified myths, marble statues, and heroic…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn’t Survive a Week in the Court of the Dark Queens 38:11

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Boring History for Sleep | Why You Wouldn’t Survive a Week in the Court of the Dark Queens takes you into one of the most intimidating and unforgiving environments of medieval history. In this slow-paced, soft-spoken narration, you’ll quietly explore the harsh expectations, political traps, dangerous rivalries, and daily struggles faced by anyone l…

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The World's Oldest Letters 55:10

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What do the world’s first letters reveal about life in the Bronze Age? Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Amanda Podany to uncover the remarkable written culture of ancient Mesopotamia, when clay tablets carried messages across vast distances and a proto-postal system linked cities like Ur and Babylon. From royal correspondence and diplomatic negotiati…

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A Few Good Men...and Women by Pastor Guy Roberts 36:21

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We often find ourselves or people we know falling away from God, but not many know that this is a cycle that's happened over and over. The people of God have been fickle children bending between obedience and rebellion from generation to generation. Pastor Guy Roberts gives his sermon on this very subject as we continue through The Story.…

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Persecuted & Kidnapped - Christians in Nigeria 16:56

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In this poignant episode of the Radio Coffee House, host Clint Armitage confronts the grim reality of Christian persecution in Nigeria, shedding light on the tragic circumstances faced by believers in the region. The episode features an in-depth discussion on the alarming reports of Christians being killed and the government's denial of these atroc…

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Boring History For Sleep | How Pompeii's LAST DAY Froze Romans Forever 38:17

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Boring History for Sleep – How Pompeii's Last Day Froze Romans Forever takes you into one of the most haunting and unforgettable moments of the ancient world. In this calm, slow-paced narration, you’ll explore what life in Pompeii looked like in its final hours—just before Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered the city in ash, preserving its citizens …

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Episode 46. How Greece Turned Silver Into Power 46:46

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Send us a text Ships got faster, roads stretched farther, and fear did the rest. We follow Greece from the ashes of the Late Bronze Age collapse to a world where stamped silver didn’t just buy grain and oarsmen—it built fleets, financed wars, and rewired how people thought about law, status, and freedom. Lydia may have minted first, but Ionia made …

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Boring History For Sleep | You're Born in 1495 Europe During the Deadly Syphilis Outbreak 39:00

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Boring History for Sleep – Born in 1495 Europe During the Deadly Syphilis Outbreak takes you back to a terrifying and often overlooked chapter of Renaissance history. In this slow, soft-spoken narration, you’ll explore what everyday life looked like when a mysterious and deadly disease swept across Europe with no cure, no understanding, and no merc…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why It SUCKED To Be A Saxon During The Norman Conquest 40:41

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Boring History for Sleep – Why It Sucked To Be a Saxon During the Norman Conquest dives into one of the most uncomfortable eras in medieval English history. Daily life for Saxons during William the Conqueror’s takeover was harsh, uncertain, and often brutally unfair.In this sleepy, slow-paced narration, you’ll explore how the Norman invasion change…

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Emperor Tiberius: Monster or Misunderstood? 53:10

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*WARNING: This podcast contains adult themes and discussion of paedophilia* A brilliant general. A brooding autocrat. A recluse surrounded by scandal. Few Roman emperors divide opinion like Tiberius. But was he truly a monster, or the victim of centuries of salacious storytelling? In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Dais…

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Boring History For Sleep | Why Medieval Winters Destroyed Lives 38:01

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The Brutal Cold That Changed Everything – Boring History For Sleep | Why Medieval Winters Destroyed Lives takes you on a quiet, slow, and peaceful journey through one of the harshest realities of the Middle Ages. Far from the romantic version of medieval life, winters brought hunger, disease, freezing nights, and real fear for survival.In this soft…