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Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries

Lights Out Library helps you fall asleep with soothing stories across a diverse range of topics: science, history, mythology, astronomy, mystery, art and so much more. We make it possible to both calm and enrich your mind while you drift into dreamland. Please follow to support our work. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠

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72:17

History of Monasteries and Monasticism | History for...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/11/02

Tonight's episode takes us on a historical tour of monasticism, especially Catholic monasteries. I get that the topic of monasticism may sound at the same time random and particularly arid. But bear with me: I promise that if you are not familiar with it, you will discover a world of ideas, social experiments, spirituality, or controversies, that you did not realize you needed to know about. Give it a shot!You will learn what anchorites and cenobites are, how Christian monasticism appeared in the

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76:57

Faust and History of Pacts with the Devil (Halloween...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/10/26

The "pact with the devil" is a cultural motif that keeps coming back in stories. The legend of Faust is a good example, but not the oldest: it took inspiration from other stories, such as the legend of Theophilus. In this episode, I tell you some of these stories. We will also discover the real, historical figures that inspired them (Theophilus, Johann Faust, Pope Sylvester II, Saemundr Sigfússon...), and the firm belief in the existence of such pacts, that were often invoked in witchcraft trials

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59:36

History of the Spice Road

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/10/19

In this episode, I invite you to travel along the Spice Road and discover how these mysterious spices, which were high-luxury goods for centuries, were brought to India, the Middle East, and Europe. From the expansion of Austronesians to the Age of Discovery and Portuguese navigators, we explore what spices are, where they came from, and why they were in such high demand.#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit

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65:42

Galactic Black Holes, Deep-Sea Gigantism, Venusian...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/10/12

In tonight's episode, we take a look at three topics that keep sparking debates in their respective scientific communities: • The existence of supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies, which are several million times more massive than "regular" black holes born from supernovas. Did these gigantic black holes appear as such, did they become so big by absorbing other bodies for billions of years, or is it something else? • Deep-Sea Gigantism, the fact that many species living deep under

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80:35

History of Ancient Rome: The Empire, Part 2 of 2

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/10/05

This is a softly spoken story about the History of the Roman Empire. In part one, I told you about the origins of Rome, its slow emergence and wars until the 1st Century BC - including the founding of the Republic and the rivalry between the Senate and the plebs, the conquest of Italy, the wars against Carthage, the overseas expansion, figures like Scipio, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, and Caesar, and also life, religion, society, urbanism, and warfare in Roman antiquity. In this second part, we go through

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224:32

Mysteries of Ancient Egypt | History Sleep Story

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/09/28

Tonight's sleepy episode takes us back to Ancient Egypt, with a compilation of stories that shed light on various aspects of this wonderful civilization. Stories include the biography of Queen Hatshepsut, the story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the story of Akhenaten (the "heretic pharaoh") and his new capital, Amarna, an overview of the different periods of Egyptian history, and finally the story of the Great Pyramid of Giza.#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history

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64:44

Hindu Mythology Stories

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/09/21

In this sleepy mythology episode, I tell you some myths and legends from the Hindu tradition, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata (two legendary epics), and other stories about the creation of the world, Ganesha or goddess Durga. I also tell you about Hinduism and its various denominations, and some of the most well-known gods and heroes, like Rama, Krishna, Hanuman, Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma or Shakti.#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #mythology Welcome to Lights Out

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75:28

Spy Stories: Josephine Baker and Sidney Reilly

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/09/14

In this sleepy episode about history and espionage, we explore the lives and times of two famous spies: the extraordinary Josephine Baker, entertainer, war hero, and activist; and Sidney Reilly, the "Ace of Spies," who was involved in multiple events and whose personality and adventurous lifestyle are credited with inspiring the character of James Bond.#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #spy #history Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax,

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79:47

History of Ancient Rome, Part 1 of 2 - The Republic

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/09/07

This sleepy story about the History of Ancient Rome is the first of two parts, because there were too many things to say for one single episode. The next part about the end of the Republic and the Empire will be out soon. In this episode, I tell you about the origins of Rome, its slow emergence and wars until the 1st Century BC - including the founding of the Republic and the rivalry between the Senate and the plebs, the conquest of Italy, the wars against Carthage, the overseas expansion, figures

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63:23

How to Send a Generation Ship | Sleepy Space &...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/08/31

In this soft-spoken bedtime story, I tell you about the concept of "generation ships": large spacecrafts that would transport dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people to faraway destinations in the galaxy, over several generations. Even though we are nowhere near seeing one, the technical, biological, and social aspects of such a project are fascinating. So, I review them to explain the main challenges and what possible solutions could be found.#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #space

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74:27

Mysteries of New York City | Historical Mystery Stories

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/08/24

In these new mystery stories set in New York City, we will travel through time at different periods of the history of the city, from its foundation as New Amsterdam to our days. Stories include:- Captain Kidd's Treasure, which could be hidden somewhere on Manhattan, Long Island or Gardiner's Island;- The wreck of the HMS Hussar in the East River with a big treasure on board during the American Revolution;- The Leatherman, a mysterious vagabond who travelled constantly on the same 365-mile-loop in

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194:28

Ancient World Mysteries: Lost Roman Legion, Oracle of...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/08/17

Tonight, we revisit three Mystery Stories episode from Lights Out Library: - The Lost Roman Legion - Out of Place Artifacts, including the Crystal Skulls, Antikythera Mechanism and Shroud of Turin stories, among others - Oracle of Delphi, Changelings and Grand Duchess Anastasia. I hope you enjoy this collection of sleepy mystery stories as you fall asleep tonight. Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime

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66:31

Spy Stories: Mata Hari and Richard Sorge

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/08/10

In this sleepy episode, we explore the lives and times of two famous spies: Mata Hari in the world of show-business and courtesans in Paris during the Belle Epoque and WW1; and Richard Sorge, a spy for the Soviet Union who provided Moscow with valuable information about Germany and Japan before and during WW2. I hope you enjoy the mystery and intrigue in the stories of these spies, as you drift off to sleep tonight.Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back,

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65:51

Aztec and Maya Mythology | Sleepy Mythology & History...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/08/03

For thousands of years, cultures rose and disappeared in Mesoamerica. In tonight's episode, we explore Maya and Aztec mythological tales, and I tell you about the sources we have about their legends, their cosmology, and cultural traits that existed across the entire Mesoamerica, like ball games, advanced astronomical knowledge, and the cult of a feathered serpent (Kukulkan for the Maya, Quetzalcoatl for the Aztecs...). We also explore the Aztec pantheon, and I tell you about Huitzilopochtli,

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77:44

Mission to Pluto | Sleepy Space Journey

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/07/27

This new space journey will take you to the mysterious and gigantic expanse that exists beyond the planet Neptune. We will discover different bodies from the Kuiper Belt, including its most famous resident: Pluto, its satellites like Charon, and other dwarf planets such as Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. I will also tell you about tilted orbits and why they happen, tholins, regolith, the mysterious "Planet Nine", the Oort Cloud beyond the Kuiper Belt, and more things...Welcome to Lights Out

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75:37

Mysteries of the Pacific | Mysteries from History

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/07/20

This new batch of historical mystery bedtime stories takes us to Easter Island and its enigmatic alignments of statues (the moais). We will also discover how the legend of a lost continent called Mu appeared in the 19th Century, explore the Yonaguni Monument, and I will tell the story of a ghost ship, the MV Joyita. Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn

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65:08

History of Salt | History Story for Sleep

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/07/13

Tonight's episode takes us on a historical tour of salt. How much is there on Earth? Why did it start to be an important commodity for humans in the Neolithic? How was it extracted and transported in ancient times? We will explore all this, and more: how the taxation of salt helped early states to function, how salt was extracted and transported in medieval times, the history of various food preservation methods using salt, and how it was partially replaced with other techniques such as canning and

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189:33

Ancient History: Silk Road, Carthage and the...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/07/06

Tonight, we revisit three "Ancient History" episodes from Lights Out Library, compiled into a single episode to lull you to sleep for longer: History of the Silk Road - History of Carthage and the Phoenicians - History of the Vikings. Please enjoy this extended ancient history bedtime story, and sleep well. Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new

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60:47

History of Textiles | History Bedtime Sleep Story

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/06/29

In this sleepy bedtime story, we explore the history of textiles and fabrics. We will see where fibers come from and how they were adopted by mankind, with special sections about the history of cotton, silk and wool. We will also delve into the world of fabrics, their manufacturing and trade, how they influenced international relations and contributed to economic history.Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style

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67:46

The Ring of the Nibelung | Germanic Mythology Bedtime...

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries ·

2025/06/22

In this soft spoken sleepy bedtime story, I invite you around a campfire in the Black Forest and tell you the story of the Ring of the Nibelung. We will follow a cycle of 4 operas by Richard Wagner (the Rhinegold, the Valkyrie, Siegfried and Twilight of the Gods) as a starting point to explore Germanic and Norse mythology, the origins and importance of Germanic Peoples, the creation of national narratives in the 19th Century, the legacy of Wagner, and more.Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me

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