Tonight’s episode follows Greenland from its coastal geography and early Inuit history, through the Norse settlement that began in the year 986, and into centuries of Danish rule.

It then brings Greenland into sharp focus from 1939 onward, showing how the Second World War and the Cold War turned the island into vital infrastructure for the United States, and why Greenland’s ties to Denmark and Europe continue to shape its politics today.

Highlights of the episode:

• How Greenland’s ice and coastline dictate settlement, travel, and governance
• The Norse settlement beginning in the year 986, and why it could not last
• Greenland under Danish rule, and how sovereignty was defended before the Second World War
• Greenland’s wartime role in weather forecasting, Atlantic routes, and strategic materials
• From the Cold War to today: US bases, evolving missions, and Greenland’s growing self-government

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• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

Put on your headphones, get cozy, and let the story lull you into peaceful rest. 💫

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Drift off to the warm, behind-the-scenes story of Walt Disney and the company that learned how to make “magic” run on real-world systems, from early animation breakthroughs to theme parks built on hidden infrastructure, and on to modern streaming and generative experiences. This episode follows the Disney journey as a chain of practical choices, creative risks, and carefully engineered environments that turned characters into shared moments across generations.Highlights of the episode

• The hidden strategy behind Disney’s Florida land purchases under multiple company names
• How Disneyland transformed filmmaking techniques into walk-through storytelling
• EPCOT’s origin as a real planned city concept before becoming a theme park
• The utilidors of Magic Kingdom and the operational design that keeps the illusion intact
• Disney’s modern shape across Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences, and what came next

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• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

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Tonight’s episode of Sleepy Journeys Through History offers a calm, factual, and immersive retelling of The Story of Anne Frank.

Designed to ease the mind into rest, this episode follows Anne’s life chronologically, from her family’s move to Amsterdam, through life in the Secret Annex, and into the historical legacy of her diary.

Rather than focusing on emotion or symbolism, this journey explains how events unfolded, why decisions were made, and how Anne’s writing became one of the most important firsthand records of life under Nazi persecution. The narration remains gentle, structured, and grounded in historical accuracy, making it ideal for bedtime listening.

This episode is intended to help listeners relax while learning, offering a steady narrative that supports sleep without sacrificing clarity or substance.

Highlights of the episode:

• The Frank family’s escape from Germany and life in prewar Amsterdam
• Daily routines and survival inside the Secret Annex
• Anne Frank’s diary as structure, discipline, and historical record
• The arrest, deportation, and final months of Anne and Margot
• Otto Frank’s return and the publication of the diary
• How Anne’s writing became a lasting historical witness

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🛌 Perfect for:

• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

Put on your headphones, get cozy, and let the story lull you into peaceful rest.

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Explore our other Sleepy Journey shows:

📜 Through History – Explore our dreamy past

🧚 Through Fairytales – Classic tales told with a soothing touch

🎶 Through Music History – Relax with stories behind legendary musicians

👑 Through Famous Figures – A gentle look into inspiring lives

🐉 Through Myths & Folklore – Legends and tales, told softly

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