What was the Forbidden City?

Question

What's the Forbidden City and why is it important?

Answer 1

It's late, and honestly, even when sleep isn't the goal, I still engage. There's something magnetic about the way you explore history—it's like stepping into a quiet, candlelit library where every story feels like a secret waiting to be found. These contents aren't just for falling asleep… they're for wandering minds who love to drift through forgotten places. Thanks for giving the night a bit of wonder.

Comments

You said this so perfectly, and I 100% agree! These contents aren't boring at all and have the perfect amount of humor to actively listen to and still enjoy. I read them while I'm working or cleaning as well.

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I also enjoy the honest, funny, and brilliant comments. The one on not surviving medieval Japan.

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I completely agree with everything you said. These contents truly feel like a secret doorway into the hidden corners of history, where every story is a treasure waiting to be discovered. I often read them at night too, not just to relax but to lose myself in the world of the past. It’s amazing to know someone else feels the same way

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I choked on my tea — those nun love letters were steamier than scripts!

Answer 2

I have the worst food poisoning I've ever had. You're getting me through the night. Thank you!

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Curry?
God, I hope not.

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That's horrible. I hope you have fallen asleep by now and wake up feeling much better!

Answer 3

My dog loves these, when it starts she stretches out and relaxes. I fall asleep with it playing and when the content is over and there is no more popping of a fireplace she wakes me up to put another one on (or replay the current one).

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let's add her other demand “and rub my belly until I fall back asleep“…what type of Noble lady is she?

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In Houston too trying to fall asleep but all I can hear is loud mufflers and speeding motorcycles on a Saturday lol

Answer 4

"It’s late again—around 11 p.m.—and even though I’m not tired, I press play anyway. There’s something quietly powerful in the way you tell history. It feels like walking through an old museum after hours, where every echo carries a story, and every shadow holds a forgotten name. These contents aren’t just lullabies—they’re gentle invitations to wander through time. Thank you for turning silence into something beautiful.

Answer 5

It’s late, the world is quiet, and yet your voice brings the past alive like candlelight flickering on ancient pages. These contents don’t just help me sleep—they transport me to places time forgot. Thank you for crafting such peaceful magic.

Answer 6

I used to dread trying to fall asleep and now I always look forward to going to bed and reading these stories. Thank you from California

Answer 7

Pregnant lady here! Sleep has been so uncomfortable lately but these contents have been keeping me sane!

Comments

Congratulations and good luck for happy delivery ❤

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I remember reading about a convent that was shut down after discovering a secret birthing room…

Answer 8

Never thought I’d fall asleep to medieval nuns breaking vows — but here I am, tucked in and dreaming of candlelit confessions and quiet chaos behind monastery walls

Answer 9

Here from a small town outside Philadelphia (US). These are quickly becoming my go to bed time. Your voice and delivery are so calming and a good easy read. Keep up the great work. Go birds!

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Hell yea! Live in Florida now born and raised in Philly and Delaware Co

Answer 10

Tonight, you’ve brought a peace to my heart that I thought was lost. I’m profoundly thankful.

Answer 11

Who knew medieval nuns had such spicy secrets? Your calm voice makes the wildest stories feel like a bedtime lullaby. Perfect combo!

Answer 12

I'm not even trying to sleep — I'm here to wander. Your stories aren't just history, they're portals to forgotten worlds. ✨ Listening feels like walking through a quiet candlelit archive where every whisper has a secret. These contents aren't for bedtime — they're for the soul. Thank you for turning late nights into wonder.

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How does one sleep reading such “interesting” stories, pray tell.

Answer 13

It's midnight here in the UK, and really enjoy reading your History stories.

Answer 14

from the uk! you always talk about the most fascinating topics, I often come back to read even when I'm not going to sleep ❤

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It's interesting, because people often turn to it when they have trouble sleeping or want to fall asleep

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It’s completely understandable to seek something calming and interesting at the end of the day — we all need a bit of comfort before drifting off to sleep.

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Back then, a lot of nuns weren’t even willing — just forced in by family politics.

Answer 15

On a small trip with psychedelic mushrooms to treat my ptsd. Every time I listen to this voice and these contents no matter the content I am calm and somehow comforted. Bless all of you out there. Life is so precious. Be grateful for what you do have and never give up hope! ❤

Answer 16

Juicy, shocking, and just the right amount of cozy — love how you turn these little-known stories into the perfect bedtime read!

Answer 17

Every time I think these stories can’t get wilder… boom, a brothel in a convent. Sister Clara, you icon.

Answer 18

It's late in the northwest of the US and thoughts of Diogenes are soothing my over active mind. Thank you for these gentle informative contents.

Answer 19

I can’t be the only one who nearly choked on my tea at the image of Sister Agnes hiding a full suit of armor and a knight behind her tapestry—did anyone else picture the poor guy humming hymns while snacking on figs?

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good one ????????

Answer 20

Love the slow storytelling, no loud music, just pure relaxation vibes.