Boring Stories To Fall Asleep

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‘’Boring Stories to Fall asleep‘’ is a refuge from sleepless nights, for those who want to relax and drift off to a sleepy state with calm, unhurried tales. From unadventurous book summaries to unhurriedly told historical trivia, each episode accompanies you with a calm and unsurprising narrative. Ideal for night owls and those seeking a soothing background.

  1. 15.05.2025

    Water, Life's Universal Catalyst

    It is well known that life on Earth depends on water. Some researchers believe that this molecule is predestined for this mission, thanks to its many unusual properties. What makes this mysterious substance, found throughout the universe, so unique?

    16 Min.

  2. 12.05.2025

    Cities, Climate and Sustainability in the Nordic Countries of Europe

    Northern European countries are known for their long tradition of welfare: Norway, Sweden and Finland still share the defence of their social welfare model, but also the goal of climate neutrality by 2030. How can these two demands be reconciled? Three examples of sustainable architecture in Oslo, Skelleftea and Helsinki.

    17 Min.

  3. 09.05.2025

    War, Memory and Propaganda

    Various voices from different countries, including Russia, Ukraine and Poland, reflect on the trauma and legacy of the Second World War. Some express concern about Russia's attempt to monopolise the narrative of victory and use it to justify present actions, while others recall the atrocities of the conflict and the importance of not forgetting the past in order to prevent it from repeating itself.

    15 Min.

  4. 04.05.2025

    Svalbard, Where Polar Circle Ice Melts

    Temperatures on the Svalbard archipelago, home to the world's northernmost population centers, are averaging five degrees higher in just 30 years. The “ice fjord” must now change its name, rain and rainbows are replacing snowfall, reindeer are not surviving, and the administrative capital Longyearbyen has become a study base for scientists from around the world. Kim Holmen, director of the Norwegian Polar Institute, sums up, “If we even magically eliminated all carbon dioxide emissions today, it would take 20-30 for the situation to return to normal.” Nowhere in the world have temperatures, for decades now, risen as much as in the Arctic Circle.

    10 Min.

  5. 30.04.2025

    We may be Increasingly Addicted to Drugs

    Drugs have a bad reputation; yet, scientists have long been convinced that the use of psychedelic substances can be (sometimes) beneficial. In an age when the consumption of ecstasy, LSD and other hallucinogens is about to be approved for therapeutic purposes, should we perhaps change our relationship with certain narcotics?

    17 Min.

  6. 27.04.2025

    What if we lived on the Moon?

    Would humans be able to breathe, construct buildings or obtain food on the moon? In short: could humanity ever actually inhabit our satellite?

    12 Min.

  7. 25.04.2025

    Escaping the System: Dreams and Reality

    The sources explore the human desire to abandon conventional society for a life perceived as more free and self-determined, illustrating both the romantic attraction of isolation in nature and the practical and psychological difficulties of such a choice. Through the experiences of individuals who have attempted this transition, a reflection emerges on the deep motivations that drive people to escape and on the unexpected consequences, highlighting how pre-existing problems often do not disappear. The media representation of these alternative lifestyles and the contrast with the reality of those who live them is also examined, finally touching on the theme of involuntary marginalisation and the fundamental need for social connection.

    22 Min.

  8. 22.04.2025

    Champollion and the Secret of Hieroglyphics

    The texts provide a detailed account of the life and work of Jean-François Champollion, focusing on his journey to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics. They highlight the crucial support of his older brother, Jacques-Joseph, in his learning and research. The sources describe the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and the competition with other scholars, culminating in Champollion's epoch-making success in 1822. His subsequent expedition to Egypt, the founding of Egyptology as a discipline and the last years of his life are also illustrated. In summary, they offer an in-depth look at Champollion and the birth of our understanding of ancient Egyptian civilisation.

    20 Min.
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‘’Boring Stories to Fall asleep‘’ is a refuge from sleepless nights, for those who want to relax and drift off to a sleepy state with calm, unhurried tales. From unadventurous book summaries to unhurriedly told historical trivia, each episode accompanies you with a calm and unsurprising narrative. Ideal for night owls and those seeking a soothing background.

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