Episodes

  • History of Machines, from Prehistory to Computing (Sleep and ASMR Story)

    History of Machines, from Prehistory to Computing (Sleep and ASMR Story)
    Apr 27 2026
    Machines and humans live in a symbiosis, something we are so accustomed to that we barely think about it. You are using a machine to read this, and your headset or speakers, your clothes, your chair or your bed, most of the objects around you, were made with machines or are machines. We create them and they bring extraordinary advantages. They free us, but we also adapt to them. Think about how our work, be it remote or in production facilities where machines are located, the way we socialize, entertain ourselves, study, think, is also determined by them. In this episode, we are going to explore the history of their invention and development, together with a few aspects of how they changed our work, socialization and values, from the first simple machines of Prehistory and Antiquity to modern computers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Unicorn, Mermaid, Phoenix: Where Do They Come From? (Legendary Creatures, Sleepy History and ASMR)

    Unicorn, Mermaid, Phoenix: Where Do They Come From? (Legendary Creatures, Sleepy History and ASMR)
    Apr 6 2026
    What are the origins of well-known legendary figures, such as the phoenix, the unicorn and the mermaid? From ancient symbols and myths to medieval bestiaries, we are going to explore their appearance and evolution, and try to dig a bit deeper. Why do certain motifs such as the phoenix appear across various cultures? What are the Physiologus and the illustrated bestiaries from the Middle Ages? What is the psychological and cultural appeal of part-human, part-animal hybrids such as the mermaid? Let's find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins, Trolls... Where do Fantasy Creatures Come From? (ASMR Sleep Story)

    Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins, Trolls... Where do Fantasy Creatures Come From? (ASMR Sleep Story)
    Mar 16 2026
    We all know of modern fantasy creatures, and also that they owe a lot to J.R.R. Tolkien, other fantasy authors of the last 60 years, Dungeons & Dragons, or different franchises like Warhammer or Warcraft. But how did these different figures actually form: what are the mythologies, the folklores and the more recent elements that gave birth to them? This is what we are going to examine in this episode, an exploration journey that will take us from ancient Germanic, Norse and Celt myths, to medieval folklore, fairy tales, and contemporary influences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • History of Colours: Yellow, Black, White (ASMR Sleep Story)

    History of Colours: Yellow, Black, White (ASMR Sleep Story)
    Feb 23 2026
    In this new story, we will explore the cultural history of three colours: yellow, black and white. How were pigments for art and crafts, or dyes, obtained? What were the meanings, symbolisms and status of these colours, across various ancient cultures and to our days? Let's find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Germanic Mythology: Ring of the Nibelung, Beowulf, Norse Stories (ASMR Myths & Legends for Sleep)

    Germanic Mythology: Ring of the Nibelung, Beowulf, Norse Stories (ASMR Myths & Legends for Sleep)
    Feb 16 2026
    This new compilation of episodes will take you to several stories taken from or inspired by Germanic myths and legends. I have equalised the sound and there are no ads during the entire episode. As always, I tell you the stories and also take a bit of time to explain the historical and cultural context. Here are the episodes I put together: - The Ring of the Nibelung - Beowulf - Norse Mythology Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    3 hrs and 23 mins
  • Patterns and Shapes in Nature: Why? How? Where? (ASMR Story for Sleep)

    Patterns and Shapes in Nature: Why? How? Where? (ASMR Story for Sleep)
    Feb 2 2026
    Nature creates certain patterns that seem to appear spontaneously, on different scales: spirals, hexagons, fractals, symmetries... Why is that? To what forces, needs or underlying order does this correspond? Why do they speak to our sense of aesthetics? These are the questions we are going to examine in simple terms in this episode. This poetic and scientific journey will take us to a multiplicity of fields (mathematics, physics, biology...) and will give us an opportunity to talk about fractals, chaos theory, the Fibonacci sequence, or the golden ratio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Sleepy ASMR History: Culture and Inventions (Timekeeping, Colours, Astrology, Alchemy, Homes)

    Sleepy ASMR History: Culture and Inventions (Timekeeping, Colours, Astrology, Alchemy, Homes)
    Jan 26 2026
    This long compilation of episodes will accompany you for hours, as you relax, sleep, work, or are just curious about the topics. I have equalised the sound and there are no ads during the entire episode. Here are the themes I put together: History of Timekeeping, History of Astrology, History of Colours, History of Alchemy, History of Rooms in Homes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    4 hrs and 59 mins
  • History of the Taj Mahal and Abu Simbel - ASMR Sleep Story

    History of the Taj Mahal and Abu Simbel - ASMR Sleep Story
    Jan 12 2026
    Tonight I take you to two wonders of the World. First we will discover the Taj Mahal, maybe the most extraordinary mausoleum ever built. It was commissioned by the fifth emperor of the Mughal Empire, Shah Jahan, for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, and is a jewel of Mughal architecture, blending Indian, Persian, Central Asian and Islamic influences. After that, we will go to the two temples of Abu Simbel, built in Nubia by Ramesses II. These temples dedicated to him and his wife Nefertari are some of the most wonderful remains of the Egyptian civilization, and I will tell you about Ramesses' reign and how they were relocated when the Aswan Dam was built. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 12 mins