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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
Release Date: 06/12/2023
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton 07 This geological work is popular with the listeners as the life of rivers and rocks is the idea background for a sleepy night. Listen in as the role of rivers in erosion and geology gets expanded on, we learn more than we ever need to know about glaciers, and find ourselves drifting to the sea, fast asleep. Story (02:49) Find The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you...
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The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World by Duchess Margaret Cavendish I got a fright when reading this section this week. If Jewish people get mentioned in works this age it’s usually a bad thing, but I stuck with it and I felt it was quite respectful as the Empress of the Blazing World summons the spirits and asks them to teach her the ‘Jews Cabbalah’ Ultimately they convince her this wouldn’t be authentic and the bring to her Margaret Cavendish, the author of the work, to help her as a scribe and they go on a journey of world creation, which is rather strange and...
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On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin A very boring reading for your sleep tonight as we continue with “On the Origin of Species” Learn in fine detail how evolution works to fill niches in a habitat while I describe diagrams to you. This one really should help you get a night’s rest. Story (02:55) Find On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can...
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott For bedtime this week we pick up the story of Little Women. Last episode the March family received a telegram informing them that their father was sick, so it starts out as they prepare for Mother to go see him. Lots of bustling and preparation will help you get to sleep. But be warned that a baby does sadly succumb to scarlet fever towards the end. Story (02:46) Find Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are...
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*Hey friends, hopefully this is the last of my reposts as life settles down from an unexpected move, enjoy this one from the achives* Welcome to our latest podcast for those who struggle with insomnia or simply need a calming and relaxing activity before drifting off to dreamland. In today's episode of "Soothing Bedtime Stories," we feature some of the most inspiring and empowering stories about women in music. Narrator Dave will take you on a journey through the lives of legendary female musicians, and composers from history whose remarkable contributions in music have left an indelible...
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REPOST: Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt *Hey all, I’m super busy with a move so nothing fresh for you this week, for which I’m sorry, but I won’t leave you sleepless, so here’s this lovely introduction to Birds and Their Nests which has been popular with listeners Next week will probably also be a repost as I get settled in and wait for internet, but normal service should resume around mid-august* A detailed study of the methods of birds building their nests. Fall asleep while listening to the methods of wrens and chaffinches to construct their warm and comfy homes. Happy...
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A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture As you get ready to sleep tonight, find yourself engrossed in the stories of some of the great Florentine master of renaissance art. We pick up the story of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and he moves from patron to patron. Then as you doze off in your bed we move on to the cranky Michealangelo who denied his families desires of going into the trades to follow the muse. Then we finish up with a few lesser known artists, but you will be well asleep before then. Story (02:31) Find A History of Art for...
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A Mysterious Tale for Bedtime The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris In this week's episode of "Sleepy Time Tales," close your eyes and listen along to the tale of Golden Walter as he travels across the mysterious new world and encounters a strange Dwarf, a beautiful maiden with whom he promptly falls in love and the beautiful and intimidating Lady. Feel the call of sleep come as his encounters go from the scary and strange to the wonderful to the daunting, and see if it comes for you before he gets to his destination. Story (03:07) Find The Wood Beyond the World by...
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Sleep time - Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd – Telescopes, Spectrographs and Altitude In this week's episode of "Sleepy Time Tales," we dive into the mesmerizing world of astronomy with a soothing exploration of "Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies" by David P. Todd. We'll discuss the invaluable role of the spectroscope in unravelling the mysteries of the cosmos and delve into the intricate details of why constructing telescopes at higher altitudes is so beneficial. Let the calming cadence of our narration and the fascinating yet tranquil subject...
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The Republic by Plato Philosophy seems the ideal thing to listen to to help you sleep. I recorded this in the middle of the day and completely zoned out and nearly dozed off so I can barely tell you what the conversation between Socrates and his friends was about. So I’m confident that the discussion of whether God can create evil, whether children should learn from false fables and ummmm, other stuff will help sleep come for you as quickly as you’d hope. Story (02:49) Find The Republic by Plato Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and...
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We pick up this weeks sleepy non-fiction with the struggles for species to survive in the seminal ‘On the Origin of Species’
I boringly tell you about the challenges various species face to their survival, and the features they develop in order to ensure their success compared to other species.
But as much as it may seem like this is exciting, believe me it is not. You will definitely find yourself counting zzzz’s before long.
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In our experience the best way to experience the bedtime stories of Sleepy Time Tales is with some type of headphone or earbud, but they can be cumbersome and uncomfortable.
So we’ve partnered SleepPhones, manufacturers of headphones designed specifically to sleep in! They use a thin speaker fitted to a comfortable headband and have options from the cost effective wired headphones to the convenient Bluetooth model and will work with Sleepy Time Tales to improve your night’s sleep. Use the below link to shop, and support Sleepy Time Tales
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Sleepy Time Tales Merch and Stuff
I’ve been putting up a lot of new designs on Teepublic
Not all of the designs are Sleepy Time Tales branded, actually most aren’t, so you can support the podcast without needing to emblazon the logo on yourself. 😊
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