Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries
Episodes
Roman Mythology: the Aeneid | History for Sleep
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This soft-spoken sleep talk tells the story of the Aeneid and explains its historical and political significance. Join me and we will follow Aeneas on...
Dinosaurs | History for Sleep
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about the history of dinosaurs: what are they? When did they appear? How did they rule the Earth's continents for 150 million years? W...
Sleep Mystery Stories: Voynich Manuscript, Phaistos Disk, Sailing Stones
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this soft-spoken bedtime story, I tell you about historical and scientific mysteries and their context: - The Voynich Manuscript, a strange code...
History of Medicine | Story for Sleep
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bedtime story is about medicine and healing since the Neolithic. I will tell you about Ancient Mesopotamia and the first diagnosis and prescripti...
Stonehenge and its Ancient Mysteries | Sleep History
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In tonight's story, I discuss the long history of Stonehenge, from the first works on the site by people from the Windmill Hill culture around 3100 BC...
The Odyssey | History Story for Sleep
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, I will tell you the story of the Odyssey, and as in previous mythology videos, I will discuss a few historical and literary aspects. If...
Three Mysteries: Donner Party, Oak Island, Bermuda Triangle | Sleepy Mysteries from History
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode details three different historical mysteries. First, we will relive the voyage of the Donner Party, a group of migrants who traveled from...
All About Gemstones | Story for Sleep
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and more: this bedtime story explores the world of precious and semi-precious stones. We will explore what they...
Night Flight to Mars | Deep Sleep Space Cruise
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this sleepy space story, we travel together to Mars and back. I'll tell you about orbits, space travel, spacecrafts, the difficulties of manned mis...
Lost Cities (Pompeii, Angkor, Great Zimbabwe, Mesa Verde) | Story for Sleep
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we will explore four lost cities together: Pompeii, Angkor, Great Zimbabwe, and Cliff Palace, also known as Mesa Verde. They were buried under...
Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight I tell you stories from Egyptian Mythology, including explanations about their context and meaning. We will meet all sorts of gods and creatu...
History of Cosmetics and Perfume: Sleepy History
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight I will tell you about the origins and evolution of cosmetics and perfume, from prehistory to our time. We explore how ancient cultures develop...
Dream Castles: Windsor, Neuschwanstein and Chambord
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This soft spoken bedtime story explores the histories of three well-known palaces: Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany: an extravagant and roman...
Historical Mystery Stories for Sleep
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Trojan War: Sleepy History
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Space Cruise to Mercury and Venus: Sleepy Space Story
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bedtime story for deep sleep, we visit Mercury and Venus, two planets with formidable environments. I will share with you various theories abo...
The Wonder of Trees: Sleepy Science Story
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New Orleans, Vudu, and Marie Laveau: Sleepy History
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ce...
History of American Railroads: Sleepy History
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
History of Buddhism: Sleepy History
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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; ...
Mysteries in Colonial America: Sleepy History Stories
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These three stories, including the Salem Witch Trials, the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island and Franklin's Lost Expedition, will transport you to another...
Welcome to Lights Out Library
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Lights Out Library, where we help you fall asleep with soothing stories across a diverse range of topics: science, history, mythology, astr...