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Retelling History for Bedtime – The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman

Retelling History for Bedtime – The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman While the history of the Western Roman Empire after the fall may be fascinating to many, to most it’s probably so boring that tales of Theodoric, possibly the greatest Germanic king of Italy will be guaranteed to help you get a good night’s …

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More Spookiness at Sleep Time – The Book of Hallowe’en by Ruth Edna Kelley

Be warned that traditional Halloween traditions may be a bit disturbing, but I left out the nasty stuff. This spooky episode shouldn’t leave you sleepless. We continue the exploration of how pagan traditions were subsumed into Christianity, and how even some Christian traditions began to be viewed negatively after this association was created. We also …

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Sleep Sound with this Spooky Reading – The Book of Hallowe’en by Ruth Edna Kelley

Be warned that traditional Halloween traditions may be a bit disturbing, but I left out the nasty stuff. This spooky episode shouldn’t leave you sleepless. Learn some of the traditions and tales of continental Europe, including the surprising revelation that Britain was considered to be the ‘Land of the Dead’ by communities on the Channel …

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Fall Asleep Learning About Trains – Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney

Join our narrator as the journey picks up from Camden Station. Prepare for detailed description of the types of rolling stock in different train stations as well as a detailed journey through the local countryside. If you’re really into trains and the early days of rail this may be fascinating, but if you’re not this …

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