Relax as you learn about the ancient Olympic events, how the ancient Olympians trained, & the curious origin of the popular race we call, “The Marathon.”* Become a Silk+ Member & try FREE access to all the Archive & Bonus Episodes of Calm History (& 400+ episodes): https://bit.ly/ch118 Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here … Continue reading #20 | The Ancient Olympic Games of Greece [776 BC – 393 AD]...
May 21, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full version of this episode (39 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading *Sample* | A Visit with Reindeer Herders of Lapland in 1732 –...
May 09, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full version of this episode (35 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | 1910 Visit to a Rubber Plantation (Bonus Episode #15)...
May 07, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Relax as you listen to, The Story of Henry Ford – Part 4: The First Test Drive.* Become a Silk+ Member & try FREE access to all the Archive & Bonus Episodes of Calm History (& 400+ episodes): https://bit.ly/ch118 Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here – 2023 Survey] Feeling expressive about Calm History? If … Continue reading #19 | The Story of Henry Ford [1863-1947 AD] – Part 4: The First Test Drive...
Apr 26, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Relax as you learn about the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, the First Thanksgiving, John Carver, William Bradford, Myles Standish, Squanto, Samoset, Chief Massasoit, and more.* Become a Silk+ Member & try FREE access to all the Archive & Bonus Episodes of Calm History (& 400+ episodes): https://bit.ly/ch118 Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here – 2023 … Continue reading #18 | The Pilgrims & Plymouth Colony [1605-1690 AD]...
Mar 19, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full version of this episode (28 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | Titanic 360: Part 4-Brave Women in the Lifeboats (Bonus...
Mar 05, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full version of this episode (33 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | 1882 Case of the Stolen Nitroglycerin (Bonus Episode #1...
Mar 01, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full version of this episode (36 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | 1905 Visit to Cairo & The Great Pyramid (Bonus Epi...
Feb 11, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full version of this episode (39 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | A Century of College Pranks: Stanford University vs Uni...
Feb 11, 2023•Transcript available on Metacast Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here – 2023 Survey] Become a Silk+ Member & Try FREE access to 400+ more of my episodes: https://bit.ly/sw241 Want to be alerted when the newest episode is available? Just tap “Follow” (it’s FREE!) on Apple, Spotify, or Android. Website & Contact: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/. Sleep Mask with Earphones (15% off with code … Continue reading *Vote* | Shape the future of this podcast: The 2023 Survey...
Dec 29, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: The prisoners come up with a new escape plan but are challenged by life-threatening crawlspaces, floods, heavy furnaces, cave-ins, vigilant guards, foul-smelling sewers, and seasoned oak. Seasoned oak? Yes, seasoned oak. It was the worst thing they could have encountered. Listen to find out why. Become … Continue reading *Alert* | The Great Prison Tunnel Escape [1864 AD] – Part 2: The Second Attempt (Bonus Episode #10)...
Dec 14, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: Threaded stories from many passengers, crew, and officers during the final moments of the Titanic before she slips into the sea. Get FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& 400 other episodes!) for a limited time: https://bit.ly/ch118 Become a Silk+ Member & support this podcast: https://bit.ly/ch118 … Continue reading *Alert* | Titanic 360 [1912 AD] – Part 3: Final Moments of the Ship (Bonus Episode #9)...
Nov 13, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: Enjoy a 2.5 Hour bonus episode of ALL 6 parts of “Memoir: My Titanic Survival Story.” Yes, even the parts that haven’t been published yet! Woot! I stitched together all six episodes to create a single, mega-batch story. I also removed the music, introductions, announcements, summaries, … Continue reading *Alert* | 2.5 Hour Titanic Survival Story [1912 AD] – All Parts 1,2,3,4,5,6 (Bonus Episode #8)...
Sep 24, 2022•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wasn’t just the author of Sherlock Holmes, he was also a medical doctor with a spirit of adventure. Listen to his experiences as the ship’s doctor on his voyage to many ports of West Africa. It is a journey filled with rough … Continue reading *Alert* | The West African Voyage of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle [1881 AD] (Bonus Episode #7)...
Aug 09, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: In Part 1 of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape, you will learn about the prison, meet the leaders of the escape plans, and hear about their first attempt at a tunnel, as well as, their alternate plan. Try FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& 400 … Continue reading *Alert* | The Great Prison Tunnel Escape [1864 AD] – Part 1: The First Attempt (Bonus Episode #6)...
Jul 12, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: Hear the exciting details of how Joan of Arc and her French soldiers defeated the English at the Battle of Orleans (and other battles!). Try FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& 400 other episodes!): https://bit.ly/ch118 Are you grateful for Calm History? If so, please consider … Continue reading *Alert* | Joan of Arc at the Battle of Orleans [1429 AD] (Bonus Episode #5)...
Jun 20, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: Listen to the threaded stories from many passengers, crew, and officers about the chaos, cowardness, and courage during the lowering of the lifeboats. It is an episode filled with victims, villains, survivors, and heroes. Try FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& 400 other episodes!): https://bit.ly/ch118 … Continue reading *Alert* | Titanic 360 [1912 AD] – Part 2: Fateful Decisions with the Lifeboats (Bonus Episode #4)...
Jun 05, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: Enjoy this chatty bonus episode about how regions, like countries and other areas, got their names. Iceland is easy, but what about Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Uraguay, and many others? You will be dazzled with curious word origins, facts, and mini-history lessons. Try FREE access to … Continue reading *Alert* | History of Region Names: Countries, Provinces, & More (Bonus Episode #3)...
May 19, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: A Treasure Hunt! Enjoy a light and fun romp with William Phips on this true quest for a big treasure (and he also finds a little bit of romance). Huzzah! Try FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& 400 other episodes!): https://bit.ly/ch118 Are you grateful for … Continue reading *Alert* | The Treasure Hunt of William Phips [1651-1695 AD] (Bonus Episode #2)...
May 19, 2022•41 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Summary of this new Bonus Episode for Silk+ Members: Listen to the threaded stories from many passengers, many crew, as well as, the builders of the Titanic, the designers of the Titanic, and even the investigators who analyzed all the events before, during, and after the collision. Try FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& … Continue reading *Alert* | Titanic 360 [1912 AD] – Part 1: Collision with an Iceberg (Bonus Episode #1)...
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May 03, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Should I continue making episodes of the Calm History podcast? Or should I drag this horrible idea into the trash can and click delete? Use the link below to vote. Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here] Try FREE access to the Bonus Episodes (& 400 other episodes!): https://bit.ly/ch118 Are you grateful for Calm … Continue reading *Question* | Should I make more episodes of the Calm History podcast? Cast your vote....
Apr 20, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast A brief introduction about this new podcast, Calm History, and the host, Harris. Follow Calm History for FREE on [Apple] or [Spotify] or [Android]. Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here] Website, Contact, & More Podcasts: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/ Listen with these comfortable headphone options (discounted products that help to support the podcast via affiliate commissions): … Continue reading #0 | Introduction: About this podcast and the host...
Apr 20, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
