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Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories · Apr 8, 2026
Big Ideas at Bedtime: Balance
“First century BCE architect whose proportional theories influenced Renaissance design and Leonardo”
Ancient Egyptian Ma'at philosophy and cosmic orderEastern dharma and karma concepts in Buddhism and HinduismJapanese garden design and Wabi Sabi philosophy
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I Can’t Sleep · Feb 25, 2026
Woodworking | Gentle Reading for Sleep
“Roman architect who dedicated an entire chapter of De Architectura to timber, preserving contemporary woodworking knowledge”
Woodworking history and archaeological evidenceAncient Egyptian woodworking techniques and toolsRoman woodworking and timber uses
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Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep · Feb 2, 2026
The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 2
“Ancient Roman architect and engineer whose Ten Books on Architecture is the primary subject of this episode reading”
Urban site selection and health assessmentClimate and microclimate impact on city planningFortification and defensive wall construction
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Science Friday · Jan 14, 2026
Secrets Of Ancient Concrete, And... Data Centers In Space?
“Historical figure whose documented recipes for Roman concrete mixing are analyzed in the episode”
Ancient Roman concrete and self-healing materialsVolcanic ash and quicklime cement formulationHot mixing concrete production techniques
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