Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries
Olimpia Pérez
Lights Out Library helps you fall asleep with soothing stories across a diverse range of topics: science, history, mythology, astronomy, mystery, art and so much more. We make it possible to both calm and enrich your mind while you drift into dreamland. Please follow to support our work. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
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Oct 19, 2025 • 60min
History of the Spice Road
In this episode, I invite you to travel along the Spice Road and discover how these mysterious spices, which were high-luxury goods for centuries, were brought to India, the Middle East, and Europe. From the expansion of Austronesians to the Age of Discovery and Portuguese navigators, we explore what spices are, where they came from, and why they were in such high demand.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
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Oct 12, 2025 • 1h 6min
Galactic Black Holes, Deep-Sea Gigantism, Venusian Climate: Scientific Mysteries for Sleep
Explore the mysteries of supermassive black holes and their origins, unraveling theories from cosmic mergers to primordial seeds. Dive into the phenomenon of deep-sea gigantism, where creatures thrive in low-food, high-pressure environments, showcasing astounding adaptability. Delve into the enigmatic climate of Venus, once possibly resembling Earth, and discover what led to its current inhospitable state. Each topic reveals fascinating insights that blend science with the wonders of the universe, perfect for a calming journey to sleep.
Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 21min
History of Ancient Rome: The Empire, Part 2 of 2
This is a softly spoken story about the History of the Roman Empire. In part one, I told you about the origins of Rome, its slow emergence and wars until the 1st Century BC - including the founding of the Republic and the rivalry between the Senate and the plebs, the conquest of Italy, the wars against Carthage, the overseas expansion, figures like Scipio, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, and Caesar, and also life, religion, society, urbanism, and warfare in Roman antiquity. In this second part, we go through the campaigns of Caesar, the transformation into an Empire under Augustus, the succession of emperors, and the challenges they had to face, as well as the rise and persecution of Christianism until the new religion was adopted, the Roman economy, barbarian invasions, the separation of the empire into two parts and the final collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #rome
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2025 • 3h 45min
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt | History Sleep Story
Tonight's sleepy episode takes us back to Ancient Egypt, with a compilation of stories that shed light on various aspects of this wonderful civilization. Stories include the biography of Queen Hatshepsut, the story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the story of Akhenaten (the "heretic pharaoh") and his new capital, Amarna, an overview of the different periods of Egyptian history, and finally the story of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #egypt
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2025 • 1h 5min
Hindu Mythology Stories
In this sleepy mythology episode, I tell you some myths and legends from the Hindu tradition, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata (two legendary epics), and other stories about the creation of the world, Ganesha or goddess Durga. I also tell you about Hinduism and its various denominations, and some of the most well-known gods and heroes, like Rama, Krishna, Hanuman, Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma or Shakti.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #mythology
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 15min
Spy Stories: Josephine Baker and Sidney Reilly
In this sleepy episode about history and espionage, we explore the lives and times of two famous spies: the extraordinary Josephine Baker, entertainer, war hero, and activist; and Sidney Reilly, the "Ace of Spies," who was involved in multiple events and whose personality and adventurous lifestyle are credited with inspiring the character of James Bond.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #spy #history
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 20min
History of Ancient Rome, Part 1 of 2 - The Republic
This sleepy story about the History of Ancient Rome is the first of two parts, because there were too many things to say for one single episode. The next part about the end of the Republic and the Empire will be out soon. In this episode, I tell you about the origins of Rome, its slow emergence and wars until the 1st Century BC - including the founding of the Republic and the rivalry between the Senate and the plebs, the conquest of Italy, the wars against Carthage, the overseas expansion, figures like Scipio, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, and Caesar, and also life, religion, society, urbanism, and warfare in Roman antiquity.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #rome #history #ancientrome
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 3min
How to Send a Generation Ship | Sleepy Space & Science Story
In this soft-spoken bedtime story, I tell you about the concept of "generation ships": large spacecrafts that would transport dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people to faraway destinations in the galaxy, over several generations. Even though we are nowhere near seeing one, the technical, biological, and social aspects of such a project are fascinating. So, I review them to explain the main challenges and what possible solutions could be found.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #space #outerspace #science
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
Mysteries of New York City | Historical Mystery Stories
In these new mystery stories set in New York City, we will travel through time at different periods of the history of the city, from its foundation as New Amsterdam to our days. Stories include:- Captain Kidd's Treasure, which could be hidden somewhere on Manhattan, Long Island or Gardiner's Island;- The wreck of the HMS Hussar in the East River with a big treasure on board during the American Revolution;- The Leatherman, a mysterious vagabond who travelled constantly on the same 365-mile-loop in Connecticut and New York for more than 30 years, returning to the same towns every five weeks;- The disappearance of Judge Joseph Crater, a Supreme Court judge who vanished into thin air in shady circumstances, which illustrates the intense corruption of the 1920s and 30s;- The existence and sometimes rediscovery of many hidden underground structures, such as the pneumatic tube mail system, the City Hall subway station, the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel and the maze of tracks, platforms, and rooms under Grand Central Terminal.
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #mystery #newyorkcity
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2025 • 3h 14min
Ancient World Mysteries: Lost Roman Legion, Oracle of Delphi, Crystal Skulls
Tonight, we revisit three Mystery Stories episode from Lights Out Library: - The Lost Roman Legion - Out of Place Artifacts, including the Crystal Skulls, Antikythera Mechanism and Shroud of Turin stories, among others - Oracle of Delphi, Changelings and Grand Duchess Anastasia. I hope you enjoy this collection of sleepy mystery stories as you fall asleep tonight.
Welcome to Lights Out Library
Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep.
Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621
Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov
¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños!
En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov
#sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
