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Folktales by Firelight delivers local folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and historical stories and biographies from across the heartland and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of ancient stories, bedtime folktales, history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/

  1. The History of American Subways: NYC, Boston, Chicago, D.C. and more | Sleeping with History

    11/17/2025

    The History of American Subways: NYC, Boston, Chicago, D.C. and more | Sleeping with History

    The History of American Subways | Bedtime Sleep Story for Adults Drift into peaceful sleep with this complete 2-hour journey through the fascinating history of American subway systems. From the 1860s pneumatic experiments to modern automated metros, this calming narration explores every era of underground transit in a gentle, sleep-inducing tone perfect for insomnia relief. 🚇 What You'll Discover: Alfred Ely Beach's secret pneumatic subway (1870)Building New York's first IRT line (1900-1904)Boston's pioneering Tremont Street tunnelThe golden age of subway expansion (1913-1930)WWII's impact on Chicago's subway constructionBART, DC Metro, and the modern eraLabor, architecture, accidents, and cultural impact🔥 Boring History by Firelight - Soft, atmospheric, detailed storytelling designed specifically for sleep and relaxation. No sudden excitement, just steady, flowing narrative that carries you gently toward rest. Perfect for: Insomnia, anxiety relief, meditation, ASMR lovers, history enthusiasts, transit nerds, bedtime routine, sleep meditation, relaxation Keywords: sleep story, bedtime history, subway history, New York subway, ASMR history, boring history, sleep meditation, insomnia relief, relaxation podcast, urban history, transportation history, sleep podcast, calming narration, deep sleep story

    1h 45m
  2. The History of the US Interstate Highway System | Bedtime Sleeping with History Special

    10/03/2025

    The History of the US Interstate Highway System | Bedtime Sleeping with History Special

    🚧 The Boring History of the U.S. Interstate Highway SystemUnwind with a slow, journey through the quiet details of how America’s vast highway system was built. From Eisenhower’s vision to exit numbering, asphalt types, and funding formulas—this calm, monotone narration is designed to help you sleep, study, or simply relax. 🛣️ Perfect for: Falling asleep to slow history Background audio for work or travel Fans of infrastructure, trivia, and maps 🎙️ Narrated by Boring History by Firelight#sleepcast #interstatehistory #calmnarration #boringpodcast #infrastructure #usroads

    50 min

  3. 09/30/2025

    Why the Snake Has No Legs | Why the Snake Crawls on its Belly

    🐍 Long ago, the snake had legs — four proud, dancing legs he used to boast, mock, and strut through the forest. But pride has a price, and the Creator was watching… In this African pourquoi tale, we uncover the mystery behind the snake’s slithering ways — and the lesson in humility he learned the hard way. 🔥 This is not just a bedtime story — it’s a soft-spoken, immersive narration woven in the rhythm of ancestral storytelling. Perfect for:– Listeners seeking calm, meaningful stories– Bedtime rituals and family listening– Fans of African folklore, origin myths, and animal tales 🎧 Enjoyed this? Follow us for more folktales from across Africa and the diaspora. ✨ Support the show & unlock more magic:🔗 Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZFsiYFKTNlDFWFo6EYYBq🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/folktales-by-firelight/id1816342165 #AfricanFolktales #FolktalesByFirelight #BedtimeStories #WhyTheSnakeHasNoLegs #PourquoiTales #OralTradition #ASMR #CalmNarration #AfricanMyths

    7 min

  4. 09/15/2025

    The Girl Who Married the Ghost | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

    Not every gift is a blessing. Not Every Suitor is a man In this tale from West Africa, a beautiful but prideful girl rejects every suitor — until a mysterious stranger arrives, promising riches beyond her dreams. But the path she takes leads not to a palace… but to the spirit world. Told in the signature poetic style of Folktales by Firelight, this immersive 15-minute story blends mystery, caution, and ancestral wisdom — perfect for bedtime, reflection, and quiet listening. 🎧 Perfect for:– Fans of African folklore and ghost stories– Bedtime listening or classroom storytelling– ASMR lovers and soft narration fans– Listeners seeking calming, meaningful tales with a twist 🔥 Stay close to the fire. Not all shadows are empty. ✨ Support & Listen on:Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZFsiYFKTNlDFWFo6EYYBqApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/folktales-by-firelight/id1816342165 #AfricanFolktales #GhostStories #PourquoiTales #BedtimePodcast #StorytellingPodcast #FolktalesByFirelight #OralTradition #ASMRStorytime

    7 min
  5. The History of Indian Railways | Bedtime Sleeping with History Special

    09/12/2025

    The History of Indian Railways | Bedtime Sleeping with History Special

    Special Episode on The Boring History of Indian Railways | A slow, soothing deep dive into the history of Indian Railways—from the first train in 1853 to steam engines, sleeper class, colonial planning, railway maps, and station masters. Perfect for sleep, focus, or calm listening. 🎧 Keywords: Indian Railways, railway history, Indian trains, British India, steam trains, sleep podcast, monotone history, boring podcast, calm storytelling, ASMR, sleep, trains, raliways

    1 hr

  6. 09/07/2025

    Why the Hyena Laughs | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

    Why does the hyena laugh?Not from joy… but from a lesson in greed, wit, and foolishness. In this immersive folktale, we journey to the plains of East Africa, where a greedy hyena named Baba tries to outsmart everyone — and ends up with nothing but laughter echoing through the land. Told in the signature poetic and soulful style of Folktales by Firelight, this story blends humor, wisdom, and timeless oral tradition. 🔥 Perfect for:– Folklore lovers and cultural storytellers– Bedtime listening or classroom use– Fans of ASMR, narrative podcasts, and African wisdom tales 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Laugh. Pass it on. ✨ Support and explore more stories:Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZFsiYFKTNlDFWFo6EYYBqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/folktales-by-firelight/id1816342165 #AfricanFolktales #PourquoiTales #HyenaFolklore #GreedyAnimals #StorytellingPodcast #ASMRStorytime #FolktalesByFirelight #EastAfricanMyths #OralTradition

    7 min

  7. 08/31/2025

    Why the Giraffe Has a Long Neck

    Why Giraffe Has a Long Neck | African Folktale | Folktales by Firelight | Bedtime Stories 🦒 Before she towered over the trees, Giraffe was just another animal... hungry, frustrated, and overlooked.But everything changed the day she dared to stretch toward the sky. This 15-minute African folktale retells the story of patience, perseverance, and the journey to becoming something more — all in the cozy, immersive style of Folktales by Firelight. ✨ Perfect for:– Bedtime storytelling or classroom listening– Fans of folklore, wisdom tales, and ASMR– Listeners of all ages craving something meaningful 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share the flame. 🔗 Find more & support the show:Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZFsiYFKTNlDFWFo6EYYBqApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/folktales-by-firelight/id1816342165 #GiraffeStory #AfricanFolktales #PourquoiTales #FolktalesByFirelight #StorytellingPodcast #ASMR #BedtimeStories

    8 min

  8. 08/29/2025

    Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

    Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | Folktales by Firelight 🔥 Long ago, the Sun and the Moon lived together on Earth — side by side with their friend, Water. But one fateful invitation changed the balance forever. Discover how a flood, a lesson in hospitality, and the clash of cosmic personalities lifted the Sun and Moon into the heavens. ✨ This poetic retelling of an Efik folktale from Nigeria is perfect for:– Families, classrooms, and bedtime listeners– Lovers of African mythology and pourquoi tales– ASMR and slow storytelling fans– Anyone who’s ever looked up and wondered, “Why?” 🎧 Listen and remember the day the sky was born. 💫 More from Folktales by Firelight:🔗 Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZFsiYFKTNlDFWFo6EYYBq🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/folktales-by-firelight/id1816342165 #AfricanFolktales #PourquoiStories #FolktalesByFirelight #EfikTales #SunAndMoon #OralTradition #StorytellingPodcast #Mythology

    8 min
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Folktales by Firelight delivers local folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and historical stories and biographies from across the heartland and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of ancient stories, bedtime folktales, history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/

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