The Restful Record: A Relaxing History Podcast
Drift into a peaceful slumber with The Restful Record, the perfect blend of history, fascinating true stories, and calming narration designed to help you relax and unwind. Each episode takes you on a slow, soothing journey—exploring intriguing events, remarkable places, interesting true stories and little-known facts—all accompanied by gentle background music to ease your mind. Whether you’re looking to fall asleep, de-stress, or simply enjoy a moment of quiet curiosity, this podcast is your nightly escape into tranquility.
Episodes
15 episodes
The Restful Record: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
In this calming episode of The Restful Record, we journey through the fascinating and complex history of Port-au-Prince, the bustling capital of Haiti. From its roots as a French colonial settlement to its evolution as a cultural,...
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32:05
The Restful Record: St. Petersburg, Russia
On this episode of The Restful Record, drift off to sleep with the captivating history of St. Petersburg, Russia—the breathtaking city of palaces, canals, and revolution. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, this imperial ca...
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34:50
The Restful Record: Bangkok, Thailand
On tonight's episode of the Restful Record, drift into a peaceful slumber as we explore the rich history of Bangkok, Thailand, a city of golden temples, bustling markets, and centuries-old traditions. From its origins as a small trading ...
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36:23
The Restful Record: Cape Town, South Africa
Welcome to tonight's episode of the Restful Record: Drift into deep relaxation as we explore the rich history of Cape Town, South Africa, a city shaped by centuries of exploration, trade, and resilience. From its early days as a Khois...
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19:29
The Restful Record: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Welcome to tonight's episode of The Restful Record. Drift into sleep as we explore the history of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From its early days as a Spanish colony to its rise as a center of culture, trade, and politics, this episode guides you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:50
The Restful Record: Medellin, Colombia
In this episode of The Restful Record, we explore the rich history of Medellín, Colombia—the "City of Eternal Spring." Relax as we take a slow, soothing journey through Medellín’s transformation from a rugged colonial town to a vibrant cultural...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:24
The Restful Record: New Orleans, U.S.A.
Tonight on The Restful Record, we take a slow, dreamy journey through the history of New Orleans, U.S.A. From its early days as a French colony to the rhythmic heartbeat of jazz echoing through the streets, this city’s past is as rich as its fl...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:59
The Restful Record: Kigali, Rwanda
In this episode of The Restful Record, we take a gentle journey through the history of Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. From its early days as a German colonial outpost to its transformation into a thriving, modern city, Kigali’s past is rich ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:21
The Restful Record: Vancouver, Canada
Welcome to The Restful Record, the podcast designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep to the gentle telling of fascinating historical tales. Tonight, we explore the rich past of Vancouver, Canada—from its Indigenous roots and the arriv...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:08
The Restful Record: Beirut, Lebanon
Welcome to The Restful Record—your destination for relaxation and deep, restful sleep.Tonight, settle in as we take a slow, soothing journey through the rich history of Beirut, Lebanon. From its ancie...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:05
The Restful Record: Cairo, Egypt
Welcome to tonight's episode of The Restful Record. Relax or drift off to sleep with the gentle rhythms of history. In this episode, we explore the rich past of Cairo, Egypt—a city of pharaohs, scholars, and timeless wonders. From the ancient p...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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34:39
The Restful Record: Havana, Cuba
Welcome to The Restful Record, the sleep and relaxation podcast designed to help you unwind with slow history and soothing storytelling. In this episode, we take a gentle journey through the rich and vibrant history of Havana, Cuba. Let your mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:15
The Restful Record: Kabul, Afghanistan
Seep into a deep relation or drift off to sleep as we take a slow, soothing journey through the rich history of Kabul, Afghanistan. From its ancient beginnings as a crossroads of civilizations to its role in the Silk Road, its invasion by Russi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:22
The Restful Record: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Welcome to The Restful Record, the sleep and relaxation podcast. This season I guide you through the rich histories of different cities around the world—slowly and soothingly, to help you unwind and drift into rest or a deep sleep.Tonig...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:06
The Restful Record: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Welcome to The Restful Record, the podcast that gently guides you into a restful sleep with slow, soothing history. Tonight, we take a peaceful journey through the rich history of Amsterdam, Netherlands—from its humble beginnings as a fishing v...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:17