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; how Buddhism spread in Asia; the differences between various Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen, Tibetan or Tantric Buddhism...), and I explain a lot of terms that you might have encountered without knowing their full meanings, like Vedas, Karma, Middle Way, Samsara, Tantra and Mantra.

A concise summary of the text could be: A bedtime story exploring Buddhism, its ancient origins, the life of Gautama Buddha, its spread in Asia, and different traditions and terms.

History Of Buddhism

Tonight I tell you stories from Egyptian Mythology, including explanations about their context and meaning. We will meet all sorts of gods and creatures: Osiris, Isis, Ra, Horus, Atum, Shu, Geb, Amun, and the other gods from the Ogdoad, Ptah, Sekhmet, Hathor, Bastet, Anubis, Nephtys, and many more.

Explore Egyptian Mythology and its gods and creatures like Osiris, Isis, Ra, and more, in an insightful and contextual storytelling experience tonight.

Ancient Egyptian Gods And Myths

In this soothing bedtime story about Greek Mythology, join me as I share the story of the Odyssey. I discuss a few historical, cultural, and literary aspects, in this case, the ancient poem by Homer. Learn more about the lotus eaters, the cyclops, the sirens, Aeolus, Circe, Scylla, and Charybdis, Calypso, and rejoice as Odysseus is finally reunited with his wife Penelope and son Telemachus after ten years at war and ten more lost at sea. Relax and enjoy as you gently fall asleep.

A calming bedtime story about Greek Mythology, discussing the adventures of Odysseus in the Odyssey, leading up to his reunion with his family.

The Odyssey: Odysseus' Adventures

Tonight we will explore four lost cities together: Pompeii, Angkor, Great Zimbabwe, and Cliff Palace, also known as Mesa Verde. They were buried under volcanic ashes, overwhelmed by the jungle, or just abandoned in a remote region until being rediscovered centuries later. Join me as we reveal their fascinating stories and what these places can still teach us.

Discover four lost cities - Pompeii, Angkor, Great Zimbabwe, and Cliff Palace - and uncover their forgotten tales and timeless lessons.

Lost Cities: Pompeii, Angkor

These three stories, including the Salem Witch Trials, the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island, and Franklin's Lost Expedition, will transport you to another time. Learn where the term "witch hunt" originated, how many settlers have to go missing before a colony is finally abandoned, and the doomed fate of early explorers seeking a northern passage to the Pacific from the east coast of Canada. Let yourself be soothed to sleep by my voice and by tales of the Puritans of Salem, of colonial settlers in over their heads, and Franklin's fatally frozen crew.

Explore the Salem Witch Trials, the Lost Colony of Roanoke, and Franklin's Lost Expedition in these fascinating tales from history.

American Mysteries

In this sleep story, we relive the mythical 12 Labors of Heracles, one of the most popular myths of Ancient Greece. From Heracles' birth under the curse of the goddess Hera to his redemption, years in the making, we travel around Greece and the Mediterranean Sea, and meet countless characters: Gods like Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Artemis, or Hades; monsters like the Nemean Lion, the Hydra or the Cretan Bull; and other characters like Eurystheus, Pythia, Chiron, Geryon, Atlas and the Hesperides. Also learn more about Greek mythology, like the origins of the concept of the Greek hero and the evolution of Greek mythology over time.

Relive the famous 12 Labors of Heracles in this sleep story, meeting gods, monsters, and other characters of Greek mythology along the way.

12 Labors Of Heracles (Hercules)

Today, we will discover the rich world of Norse mythology. Explore beyond the Marvel movies and learn the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, and more, as well as some Viking history & creation stories. Enrich your mind while you relax and rest with our soothing stories. Stories include the discovery of the runes and the loss of an eye by Odin, the war between the Aesir and the Vanir, the construction of the wall of Asgard, the creation of the World, and Ragnarok, the end of times. We will meet all sorts of gods and creatures: Odin, Thor, Freya, Freyr, Njord, Tyr, Loki, Heimdall, Mimir, the Norns, Ymir, Fenrir, Jormungand, and many more, across the nine worlds.

Discover the captivating world of Norse mythology beyond Marvel movies; learn about Odin, Thor, Loki, Viking history, creation stories, and the end of times.

Norse Myths, Gods & Monsters

In this story, we explore the significance attached to various colors throughout history, how pigments and dyes were made and with what surprising ingredients and how the status of colors changed over time in society, consumer goods and art. I focus on three colors in particular, which are global favorites: blue, green and red.

This text explores the historical significance of colors, including blue, green, and red, revealing surprising ingredients used in pigments and dyes.

A Cultural History Of Colors

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 characters, from gods like Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and Hera to heroes and other mortals: Menelaus, Agamemnon, Odysseus, Achilles, Ajax, Patroclus, Hector, Priam, Paris, Aeneas, Helen of Troy, and many more. Discover how the feud between gods for Eris' golden apple spilled over to the world of men, and everything that ensued. I also tell you about the Trojan Horse, various other myths, and archaeology: when and how did Greek mythology take shape? Was Troy real? Where is the line between legend and history?

Explore Greek Mythology, including the Trojan War, its gods and heroes, the Trojan Horse, and the blurred line between legend and history.

Trojan War And The Iliad

In this soothing bedtime science story, I tell you about Earth during the Pleistocene (aka "the Ice Age"). We explore what the planet was like, its geography, its climate, its fauna (especially the megafauna of mammals like mammoths, saber-toothed tigers & mastodons), and the rise of the genus Homo, from the first Hominidae to Australopithecus species and various species of archaic humans (Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Homo Heidelbergensis, Homo Neanderthalis and finally Homo Sapiens). Explore your planet's history & family tree while helping to quiet your mind and sleep.

A soothing bedtime science story explores the Earth's Pleistocene era, including geography, climate, megafauna, and the rise of Homo species.

Exploring The Ice Age

Today, drift on the seven seas with us as we explore the history of pirates: in Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and Modern Times; from the Mediterranean Sea to the China Seas, the Baltic Sea, and the Caribbean. I also tell you about the lives and exploits of famous pirates and privateers, including the Barbarossa brothers, Ching Shih, Henry Morgan, and Blackbeard.

Explore the history of pirates from Antiquity to Modern Times, including famous figures and their exploits across the world's seas.

Beyond The Hook: A History Of Piracy

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 the Transcontinental Railroad, the rise of magnates like Cornelius Vanderbilt or Jay Gould, and the transformations in the way Americans lived and consumed, I invite you to travel with me on this geographical, cultural and economic epic.

Explore the rich history of American railroads, from their beginnings in 1830 to the Transcontinental Railroad and its impact on American life and commerce.

History Of American Railroads

In this story, we learn about two different mysterious locations in the American Southwest, Area 51 in Nevada and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. How did the US Air Force base known as Area 51 get its reputation as a hotbed of extraterrestrial activity? We take a look at what is documented and the pop culture role Area 51 came to play as well as intense secrecy around the base's activities. Chaco Canyon is a large archaeological site in New Mexico, built more than a thousand years ago and over several generations by the Ancestral Puebloans. What is the meaning of architectural alignments based on astronomical observation and cardinal directions, the care given to landscape design, or the enigmatic web of roads that radiates from the canyon?

This text explores the mysterious reputation of Area 51 as a hub of extraterrestrial activity and the architectural significance of Chaco Canyon.

Mysteries In The American Desert

In this episode, I take you on a discovery of Gothic architecture as we journey through eight centuries of the history of Notre Dame de Paris. Learn about the flying buttresses, gargoyles, stained glass, the role of the Catholic church in France, and Notre Dame's many renovations and restorations, including current repairs being made after a 2019 fire destroyed the monument's roof.

Explore the rich history of Notre Dame de Paris, encompassing Gothic architecture, Catholic influence, iconic features, and ongoing restoration efforts post-2019 fire.

Wonders Of Gothic Cathedrals

In this bedtime story, we visit Mercury and Venus, two planets with formidable environments. I will share with you various theories about their formation, what they are composed of, what to expect at their surfaces, and other interesting facts like how orbits form & are maintained, or what a supercritical fluid is. I hope you enjoy this relaxing way to learn more about space while quieting your mind.

A bedtime story exploring the planets Mercury and Venus, revealing their formation, composition, surface conditions, orbital mechanics, and intriguing facts about space.

Mission To Mercury & Venus

In this story, we travel together to Mars and back. I'll tell you about orbits, space travel, spacecraft, the difficulties of manned missions in space (zero gravity, radiation, etc.), as well as the history of Mars, its climate, geology, environment, and aspirations to one day terraform the planet for human habitation. Plus we'll visit a volcano the size of Italy!

This text provides a concise journey to Mars, covering orbits, space travel, spacecraft, challenges of manned missions, Mars history and aspirations, and visiting a colossal volcano.

Night Flight To Mars

In this episode, I invite you to explore the world of trees & forests with me. We discuss the origins of plants and how they evolved from microscopic algae to mosses, ferns, and seed plants, both with or without flowers. I also discuss the life cycle of trees, what they are made of, and many aspects that we are just beginning to understand, such as trees' ability to exchange signals, connect via their roots, develop mutualistic relationships, or adapt to different environments. We review extraordinary trees too: Hyperion, the tallest tree in the world & Methuselah, the oldest independent tree (both in California); the Arbol del Tule (Mexico), and extremely old clonal colonies like Old Tjikko in Sweden and Pando in Utah.

Explore the fascinating world of trees & forests, from plant origins to their life cycle, mutualistic relationships, and extraordinary examples.

Secrets Of Trees And Forests

Today, relax and rest as we explore beyond mere mushrooms and plumb the depths of the world of fungi: what the definition of their kingdom is about (they are neither plants nor animals), the mind-blowing variety of sizes, shapes, and appearances they can take and their symbiotic relationships with other life forms. I also tell you about their importance to ecosystems, when and how they produce mushrooms, and the various ways humans use them, from a source of food to yeasts, molds, or even "magic" mushrooms.

An exploration of fungi, their kingdom, diversity, symbiotic relationships, ecosystem importance, mushroom production, and human uses in various forms.

The World Of Fungi

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest (and only) survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as defined by the Greeks in Antiquity. But when, how, and why was such an extravagant structure built, more than four thousand years ago? In tonight's story, we explore a page of the history of Ancient Egypt, discuss the meaning of this work for its builders, discover the construction techniques of the time, and evoke what we know of the life of pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty.

Ancient Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, last of Seven Wonders, built over 4000 years ago by Pharaoh Khufu's dynasty, reveals ancient construction techniques and historical significance.

Mystery Of The Great Pyramid Of Giza

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 Antikythera Mechanism from Greece; the Roswell crash of 1947 and the D.B. Cooper Hijacking in the USA; and the Nazca Lines in Peru. Can they be described by current scientific knowledge and common sense? How did these events or artifacts challenge what we thought we knew, or reveal social preoccupations? Let's find out what can be said about each of them.

Mysterious global events and artifacts like the Tunguska Event, Dyatlov Pass Incident, Nazca Lines, Roswell crash, and D.B. Cooper Hijacking challenge scientific knowledge and reveal social preoccupations.

Six Historical Mysteries

In this episode, I take you on a tour of lost Maya cities and to the discovery of the main aspects of their civilization: history, culture, architecture, art, religion, astronomy, and society. We will visit sites like Nakbe, El Mirador, Tikal, or Chichen Itza and try to understand how ancient Maya cities thrived in Mesoamerica before and during the First Millenium before they suffered a catastrophic urban collapse and were almost forgotten for centuries.

Explore lost Maya cities and their civilization in Mesoamerica, including Nakbe, El Mirador, Tikal, and Chichen Itza, before their urban collapse.

Lost Cities Of The Maya

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, to the multiple works and rearrangements that took place until 1600 BC. After this, Stonehenge continued to live a life of its own and was adopted by the druids, became a legendary monument, and revealed extraordinary secrets since the 20th century. After Stonehenge, I also tell you of Skara Brae, a very well-preserved neolithic village in the Orkney Islands (Scotland), and we explore its 5000-year-old houses.

Exploring the history of Stonehenge and Skara Brae, ancient sites revealing secrets from 3100 BC to the present day in Scotland and England.

Stonehenge And Its Ancient Mysteries

In this story, I tell you about New Orleans, Voodoo, and the famous "Voodoo Queen" Marie Laveau, who dominated Louisiana Voodoo in the 19th Century. We take a look at how different syncretic religions formed in South and North America, combining African religions like Vodun or Yoruba with Roman Catholicism and indigenous beliefs, or the particular blend that happened in Louisiana with the influence of Haitian Voodoo. We also explore the history of New Orleans since its foundation and what its unique culture brought to the world, including Jazz music.

Explore the history of New Orleans, the influence of Voodoo, and the unique blend of syncretic religions that shaped its culture, including Jazz.

New Orleans, Marie Laveau And Voodoo

This bedtime story explores the histories of three well-known palaces: Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany: an extravagant and romantic retreat envisioned by King Ludwig II; Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England: the longest-occupied royal residence in Europe with almost a millennium of architectural history; Château de Chambord in France: a marvelous French Renaissance palace commissioned by King Francis I.

A bedtime story about three famous palaces: Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, Windsor Castle in England, and Château de Chambord in France.

Dream Castles: Windsor To Neuschwanstein

This story 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? What happened to them? Tonight, I tell you about dinosaurs in general, various famous groups such as Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus, and also about paleontology, the study of fossils, cladistics, and various periods like Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Holocene.

Explore history of dinosaurs: when they ruled Earth, famous groups like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus, and study of fossils.

Dinosaurs: Time Cruise To The Jurassic

In this soft-spoken bedtime story, I tell you about historical and scientific mysteries and their context: - The Voynich Manuscript, a strange codex apparently from the early 15th Century, written in an unknown language - The Phaistos Disc, an artifact discovered in Crete in the ruins of a Minoan palace, with what looks like a script, but that has always resisted attempts at deciphering it. - The Sailing Stones from the Racetrack Playa, California, a rare geological phenomenon that was finally explained over the past few decades.

A quiet bedtime tale unraveling historical and scientific enigmas: Voynich Manuscript, Phaistos Disc, and Sailing Stones from California's Racetrack Playa.

Three Historical Mysteries

Lights Out Library

Sleep Storyteller

AFGHANISTAN

ALAND ISLANDS

ALBANIA

ALGERIA

AMERICAN SAMOA

ANDORRA

ANGOLA

ANGUILLA

ANTARCTICA

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

ARGENTINA

ARMENIA

ARUBA

AUSTRALIA

AUSTRIA

AZERBAIJAN

BAHAMAS

BAHRAIN

BANGLADESH

BARBADOS

BELARUS

BELGIUM

BELIZE

BENIN

BERMUDA

BHUTAN

BOLIVIA

BONAIRE, SINT EUSTATIUS AND SABA

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

BOTSWANA

BOUVET ISLAND

BRAZIL

BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

BULGARIA

BURKINA FASO

BURUNDI

CAMBODIA

CAMEROON

CANADA

CAPE VERDE

CAYMAN ISLANDS

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

CHAD

CHILE

CHINA

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS

COLOMBIA

COMOROS

CONGO

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE

COOK ISLANDS

COSTA RICA

COTE D'IVOIRE

CROATIA

CUBA

CURACAO

CYPRUS

CZECHIA

DENMARK

DJIBOUTI

DOMINICA

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ECUADOR

EGYPT

EL SALVADOR

EQUATORIAL GUINEA

ERITREA

ESTONIA

ETHIOPIA

FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS)

FAROE ISLANDS

FIJI

FINLAND

FRANCE

FRENCH GUIANA

FRENCH POLYNESIA

FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES

GABON

GAMBIA

GEORGIA

GERMANY

GHANA

GIBRALTAR

GREECE

GREENLAND

GRENADA

GUADELOUPE

GUAM

GUATEMALA

GUERNSEY

GUINEA

GUINEA-BISSAU

GUYANA

HAITI

HEARD ISLAND AND MCDONALD ISLANDS

HOLY SEE (VATICAN CITY STATE)

HONDURAS

HONG KONG

This bedtime story is about the mythical Orient Express service and the history of railroads. Discover where the Orient Express came from: the story takes us to the early development of trains in Great Britain, the railroad mania of the 19th Century, the conquest of the Far West, the invention of luxury sleeping cars in the US by George Pullman, and the creation of the Compagnie des Wagons-Lits. For almost a century, the Orient Express was a link between two corners of Europe and connected capitals from the Belle Epoque to the 1970s, adapting to wars, the redrawing of frontiers, political changes, and technical revolutions. Relive this epic that inspired artists, adventurers, and writers like Agatha Christie.

Explore the history of the legendary Orient Express, connecting Europe's capitals amidst wars and political changes, inspiring artists and writers.

A Night On The Orient Express

En este relato para dormir, visitamos Mercurio y Venus, dos planetas con entornos formidables. Compartiré con ustedes varias teorías sobre su formación, de qué están compuestos, qué se encuentra en sus superficies y otros hechos interesantes como cómo se forman y mantienen las órbitas, o qué es un fluido supercrítico. Espero que disfrutes de esta forma relajante de aprender más sobre el espacio mientras calmas tu mente.

Exploramos Mercurio y Venus, con teorías sobre su formación, composición y hechos interesantes sobre el espacio para relajarte y aprender.

Crucero Espacial A Mercurio Y Venus

En esta historia para dormir, exploraremos todo sobre el budismo: las creencias y la cultura de la antigua India; la vida de Siddartha Gautama, el Buda histórico; cómo se extendió el budismo en Asia; las diferencias entre las diversas tradiciones budistas (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen, budismo tibetano o tántrico...), y explico muchos términos que seguramente has escuchado pero sin conocer sus significados completos, como Vedas, Karma, Camino Medio, Samsara, Tantra y Mantra.

Exploración de la historia y creencias del budismo, la vida de Buda, la expansión en Asia, y explicación de términos clave en la cultura budista.

Historia Del Budismo

En la historia de esta noche, te llevo en un recorrido histórico por el mito de El Dorado. Nos adentraremos en cómo fueron los primeros años de la conquista española de América, cómo el encuentro entre las leyendas europeas más antiguas y la realidad de la América precolombina creó nuevos mitos sobre lugares fabulosos, y algunas de las expediciones que fueron en busca de El Dorado o las Ciudades de Oro, a la Cordillera de los Andes, la selva amazónica o Nuevo México.

Viaje a través del mito de El Dorado y las expediciones en busca de tesoros en América, desde la conquista española hasta las leyendas de lugares fabulosos.

El Dorado Y Las Ciudades De Oro

Esta noche, los invito a un largo momento en el bosque. Exploramos los orígenes de las plantas y cómo evolucionaron de algas microscópicas a musgos, helechos, plantas con o sin flores. También hablo del ciclo de vida de los árboles, de qué están hechos y de muchos aspectos que a menudo pasan desapercibidos como su capacidad para intercambiar señales, conectarse por sus raíces, desarrollar relaciones mutualistas o adaptarse a diferentes entornos. También revisamos árboles extraordinarios: Hiperión, el árbol más alto del mundo, Matusalén, el árbol independiente más antiguo (ambos en California); el Árbol de Tule, el árbol más robusto conocido (México), y colonias clonales extremadamente antiguas como Old Tjikko en Suecia y Pando en Utah.

Descubre los secretos de los árboles desde musgos a gigantes en un viaje por el bosque esta noche.

El Mundo Maravilloso De Los Arboles

En esta historia para dormir, les hablaré de la Tierra durante el pleistoceno (conocido también como "Era de Hielo". Exploraremos cómo era el planeta: su geografía, su clima, y su fauna, en particular la "megafauna" de mamíferos como el mamut, el mastodonte o el tigre dientes de sable. Les contaré también de la aparición del género Homo, desde los primeros homínidos a las especies de Australopithecus y varias especies de humanos arcaicos (Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Homo Heidelbergensis, Homo Neanderthalis, y finalmente Homo Sapiens).

Resumen: Historia de la Tierra durante el pleistoceno: geografía, clima, fauna y evolución humana desde Australopithecus hasta Homo Sapiens.

Viaje A La Era De Hielo

En este cuento para dormir, exploramos el significado atribuido a varios colores a lo largo de la historia, cómo se obtuvieron los pigmentos y tintes, y cómo cambió el estatus de los colores con el tiempo en la sociedad, los bienes de consumo o el arte. Me centro en tres colores en particular: azul, verde y rojo.

Exploramos la historia y significado de los colores azul, verde y rojo a lo largo del tiempo en la sociedad y el arte.