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Lights Out History

Lights Out History

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Lights Out History delivers slow, immersive historical storytelling in the style of a late-night reading room. Each episode unfolds carefully and without urgency, as if a well-worn history book were being read aloud beside a warm lamp. It is detailed but never dramatic. Engaging but never stimulating. A quiet place for restless minds. When the lights go out, the stories begin.

Once the lights are out, nothing interrupts you — there's a single short ad at the start, then unbroken history through to the end.

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Episodes
  • The Brutal Truth of the Oregon Trail

    The Brutal Truth of the Oregon Trail
    Jun 6 2026

    In this episode, we look at why the real Oregon Trail was far harsher than the game version, from disease and exhaustion to dangerous river crossings and scarce supplies. We also explore how bad planning, harsh weather, and constant physical strain could turn the journey west into a fight for survival.

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    2 hrs and 59 mins
  • The Obscure Vegetables of the Middle Ages

    The Obscure Vegetables of the Middle Ages
    Jun 5 2026

    In this episode, we talk about the unusual vegetables that medieval farmers once grew. Discover how these crops contributed to biodiverse farming practices.

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    2 hrs and 43 mins
  • Understanding Crime in Ancient Rome

    Understanding Crime in Ancient Rome
    Jun 4 2026

    In this episode, we explore what crime and punishment looked like in Ancient Rome, from theft and corruption to exile, slavery, and execution. We also look at how Roman justice depended heavily on social class, citizenship, and power.

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    2 hrs and 38 mins
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