Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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Boring History for Sleep
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts |
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| Oct 1 | #13 | #7 | #12 |
About the show
Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds, and anyone who thinks a Roman tax policy discussion sounds like a lullaby.
Lay back, close your eyes
Latest episodes
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The Swiss Bank — Secrets Behind the World’s Most Famous Banks 🏦🇨🇭 | Complete Documentary | Boring History for Sleep
September 30, 2026 · 4 hr 33 minFor centuries, Switzerland has been associated with wealth, discretion, and some of the most mysterious banks in the world. But how did Swiss banking become a global symbol of secrecy and financial power? This documentary explores the…
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Monsters, Magic, and Anglo-Saxon Heroes 🐉⚔️ | The Strange World of Old English Literature | Boring History for Sleep
September 29, 2026 · 4 hr 56 minLong before modern fantasy filled our books and screens, Old English literature was already telling stories of monsters, magic, warriors, kings, and mysterious worlds beyond the ordinary. These ancient tales reveal a culture where courage…
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Secrets of the Deep Sea 🌊👽 | Ancient Aliens & Mysteries Beneath the Ocean | Boring History for Sleep
September 28, 2026 · 4 hr 17 minBeneath the surface of our oceans lies a world we still barely understand. Strange creatures, mysterious underwater formations, ancient ruins, and unexplained discoveries have inspired some of the most fascinating theories about the hidden…
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The Book of Enoch Explained 📜👼 | Fallen Angels, Giants, and Visions of Heaven | Boring History for Sleep
September 27, 2026 · 3 hr 50 minThe Book of Enoch is one of the most mysterious ancient religious texts to survive from the world of Second Temple Judaism. Filled with visions, heavenly journeys, angels, giants, judgment, and strange encounters beyond the human world, it…
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Cape Verde 🇨🇻🌊 | The Strange Atlantic Paradise You’ve Never Heard Of | Boring History for Sleep
September 26, 2026 · 4 hr 19 minScattered across the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde is a remote island nation with a history shaped by exploration, trade, migration, drought, and centuries of cultural mixing. Its volcanic landscapes and beautiful coastlines hide stories of…
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Egyptian Gods Explained 🐍☀️ | The Gods, Myths, and Legends of Ancient Egypt | Boring History for Sleep
September 25, 2026 · 4 hr 4 minThe gods of ancient Egypt were woven into almost every part of life, from the rising sun and the flooding Nile to kingship, protection, death, and the journey into the afterlife. But who were these powerful and mysterious deities? This…
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The History of the Potato 🥔🌎 | The Humble Crop That Changed the World | Boring History for Sleep
September 24, 2026 · 3 hr 19 minFew foods have had such a surprising impact on human history as the humble potato. First cultivated high in the Andes of South America, it eventually crossed the Atlantic and spread across Europe, transforming agriculture, diets…
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America’s Biggest Mysteries That Still Have No Answer 🇺🇸🔎 | Strange Stories from American History | Boring History for Sleep
September 23, 2026 · 3 hr 30 minAmerican history is filled with strange events, unexplained disappearances, mysterious discoveries, and stories that continue to raise questions long after the people involved are gone. This documentary explores some of the most intriguing…