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June 8, 2025 39 mins

Let the distant echoes of history lull you to sleep as we drift into the shadowy world of the Dark Ages. Tonight’s episode follows the epic clashes between the Goths and the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I—wars that shaped empires, yet now fade into whispers. Told in a slow, soothing voice, this tale of conquest and intrigue becomes a tranquil bedtime story. Close your eyes, and let the past melt into dreams.

 Sleep well.

 Story (03:00) 

Find The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman

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