The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli, Part 3
Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
Release Date: 06/24/2024
Old Country Inns of England, by Maskell and Gregory, Part 1
Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
Let’s fall asleep with a new listener request! This time, we travel back in time to learn the origins of that most pleasant and cozy of places, the country inn. From manors to monasteries and pilgrimage houses, it’s quite a relaxing trip. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Old Country Inns of England” at Project Gutenberg here: Music: "Changing Colours” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia,...
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New Recording! 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog 1 - Pharmacy
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Let’s close out our month of new versions of old episodes with a fresh recording of our very first foray into the 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Consumers Guide. In this episode, we trip through the Drugs Department, and what a trip it is. How anyone survived 19th-century medicine, I cannot say. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Music: "Heaven Be Here,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues,...
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New Recording! How We Think, by John Dewey, Part 1
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Let’s relax with a new recording of a very old episode from a book I had completely forgotten about! Tonight, we learn what constitutes “thinking,” ponder clouds and forks in the road, and consider the similarity between children and scientists. Cutting edge stuff for 1910! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Music: "Heaven Be Here,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on...
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New Recording! The Book of Household Management, by Mrs. Isabella Beeton - Part 1
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Let’s relax with another new recording of a very old episode—Part One of a fave on this podcast. In this first episode from Mrs. B, we learn the duties of the mistress of the house, from rising early to hiring servants and wearing pleasing color combos. Frankly, it’s enough to send anyone to sleep with exhaustion! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Book of Household Management” at Project Gutenberg here: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd...
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New Recording! 1925 Transatlantic Eastbound Passenger Sailings
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Let’s relax and sleep with a shiny new recording of a very old episode. This time, dreamy sleep awaits our travel and list lovers as we read a schedule of transatlantic steamer sailings from 1925. You may recognize a few famous names if you stay awake long enough. Bon voyage! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Music: "Cosmic Tingles,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues,...
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New Recording! The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 1
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Let’s relax and sleep with the first of some fresh new recordings of very, very old episodes. This time, we learn what architecture covers, what we should study, and why putting buildings in healthy spots is a good idea. Obvious? Apparently not! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Ten Books on Architecture” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety...
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The Ecclesiastical History of England, by the Venerable Bede, Part 2
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Let’s relax and sleep with more history of the British Isles from the wonderful Bede. This time, we wander through four centuries of Roman influence, build some walls, and learn about Saint Alban, who got a miraculous drink on a hill! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Ecclesiastical History of England” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome...
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Farm Engines and How To Run Them, Part 6
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Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the operation of agricultural machinery. This time, some Q&A and a surprisingly excellent scientific explanation of the states of matter. Steamy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Farm Engines and How To Run Them” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Exit Exit,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep...
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History of Animals, by Aristotle, Part 3
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Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the physical characteristics of animal classes. This time, we learn about camels, chameleons, and the totally-not-made-up manticore. Science! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “History of Animals” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Ocean Tapping,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on...
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The History of Bread from Prehistoric to Modern Times, by John Ashton, Part 5
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Let’s kick off a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the delicious staff of life. This time, bread baking for (19th century) beginners, yeasty science, and the complexities of communion wafers. Tasty! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The History of Bread” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep...
info_outlineLet’s return to a political classic and learn more about how to govern as a prince. This time, we hear why neither the rich nor the mercenary can be trusted, why it’s easy to earn the people’s faith by being nice, and the excellent word “dastardy” is used.
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