Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries

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Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep Jan 07, 2024

Show notes

Tonight I tell you stories from Egyptian Mythology, including explanations about their context and meaning. We will meet all sorts of gods and creatures: Osiris, Isis, Ra, Horus, Atum, Shu, Geb, Amun, and the other gods from the Ogdoad, Ptah, Sekhmet, Hathor, Bastet, Anubis, Nephthys, and many more...

Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69⁠⁠

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En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠

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History of Cosmetics and Perfume: Sleepy History Dec 17, 2023

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Tonight I will tell you about the origins and evolution of cosmetics and perfume, from prehistory to our time. We explore how ancient cultures developed cosmetics and how important they were in reflecting social order and beauty standards. I will also talk about the history of perfume, from the first known scent extraction equipment and the first known perfume maker in Mesopotamia, to the diversification of ingredients and techniques that lead to the modern perfume industry.

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En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠

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Dream Castles: Windsor, Neuschwanstein and Chambord Dec 10, 2023

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This soft spoken bedtime story explores the histories of three well-known palaces: Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany: an extravagant and romantic retreat envisioned by King Ludwig II; Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England: the longest-occupied royal residence in Europe with almost a millennium of architectural history; Château de Chambord in France: a marvellous French Renaissance palace commissioned by King Francis I.

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En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠

En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠

En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠

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Historical Mystery Stories for Sleep Dec 03, 2023

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Tonight, I tell you of several mysterious stories about places and events around the World: the Tunguska Event and the Dyatlov Pass Incident in Russia; the Antikythera Mechanism from Greece; the Roswell crash of 1947 and the D.B. Cooper Hijacking in the USA; and the Nazca Lines in Peru. Can they be described by current scientific knowledge and common sense? How did these events or artifacts challenge what we thought we knew, or revealed social preoccupations? Let's find out what can be said about each of them.

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En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠

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En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠

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The Trojan War: Sleepy History Nov 26, 2023

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In this bedtime story, I tell you about Greek Mythology around the Trojan War, including the Iliad by Homer. We explore its storylines and numerous characters, from gods like Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite and Hera to heroes and other mortals: Menelaus, Agamemnon, Odysseus, Achilles, Ajax, Patroclus, Hector, Priam, Paris, Aeneas, Helen of Troy, and many more. Discover how the feud between gods for Eris' golden apple spilled over to the world of men, and everything that ensued. I also tell you about the Trojan Horse, various other myths, and archaeology: when and how did Greek mythology take shape? Was Troy real? Where is the line between legend and history?

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Space Cruise to Mercury and Venus: Sleepy Space Story Nov 22, 2023

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In this bedtime story for deep sleep, we visit Mercury and Venus, two planets with formidable environments. I will share with you various theories about their formation, what they are composed of, what to expect at their surfaces, and other interesting facts like how orbits form and are maintained, or what a supercritical fluid is. I hope you enjoy this relaxing way to learn more about space while quieting your mind.

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En Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠

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En Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠

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The Wonder of Trees: Sleepy Science Story Nov 19, 2023

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For tonight's sleep-inducing talk, I invite you for a long moment in the woods. We explore the origins of plants and how they evolved from microscopic algae to mosses, ferns, seed plants with or without flowers. I also discuss the life cycle of trees, what they are made of, and many aspects that often go unnoticed such as their ability to exchange signals, connect by their roots, develop mutualistic relationships or adapt to different environments. We review extraordinary trees too: Hyperion, the tallest tree in the world, Methuselah, the oldest independent tree (both in California); the Arbol de Tule, the stouter known tree (Mexico), and extremely old clonal colonies like Old Tjikko in Sweden and Pando in Utah.

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New Orleans, Vudu, and Marie Laveau: Sleepy History Nov 15, 2023

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In this bedtime story, I tell you about New Orleans, Voodoo and the famous "Voodoo Queen," Marie Laveau, who dominated Louisiana Voodoo in the 19th Century. We take a look at how different syncretic religions formed in South and North America, combining African religions like Vodun or Yoruba with Roman Catholicism and indigenous beliefs, or the particular blend that happened in Louisiana with the influence of Haitian Voodoo. We also explore the history of New Orleans since its foundation and what its unique culture brought to the world, including Jazz music.

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History of American Railroads: Sleepy History Nov 13, 2023

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In this bedtime story for the curious, we explore the history of American railroads. From the opening of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1830 to the Transcontinental Railroad, the rise of magnates like Cornelius Vanderbilt or Jay Gould and the transformations in the way Americans lived and consumed, I invite you to travel with me on this geographical, cultural and economic epic.

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En Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠

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History of Buddhism: Sleepy History Nov 13, 2023

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In this bedtime story, I tell you all about Buddhism: the beliefs and culture of Ancient India; the life of Siddartha Gautama, the historical Buddha; how Buddhism spread in Asia; the differences between various Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen, Tibetan or Tantric Buddhism...); and I explain a lot of terms that you might have encountered without knowing their full meanings, like Vedas, Karma, Middle Way, Samsara, Tantra and Mantra.

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