History After Dark

History EN ↓ 37 episodes

Step inside the lives, movements, and ideas that changed history. From revolutionary thinkers like Marx, Freud, and Nietzsche to leaders like Lincoln, Lenin, and Mandela – History After Dark explores the figures who shaped the modern world. Our deeply researched documentaries also chart the great forces of modern history: capitalism, revolution, and the ideologies that still define our lives. Calmly narrated, carefully written, and made for anyone who wants to think a little deeper. We're also on YouTube: youtube.com/@historyafterdarkfilmsSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/HistoryAfterDark

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How Karl Marx Changed the World Forever | Bedtime History Stories 25.09.2025 1:30:21

Looking for profound philosophy for sleep or engaging bedtime history stories? Journey with History After Dark into the monumental life and enduring legacy of Karl Marx. This soothing narrative is designed for deep relaxation, peaceful learning about history, and helping you find a restful night of sleep. Prefer your history ad-free? Support our channel on Patreon for an uninterrupted sleep experi...

The Unforgivable Life of Joseph Stalin | A Bedtime History Documentary 22.09.2025 1:48:27

Unravel the chilling and monumental life of Joseph Stalin in this feature-length documentary. For those seeking a deep exploration of totalitarian power, ideological struggle, or an engrossing bedtime history story, this soothing narrative is crafted for you. It’s designed for deep relaxation – the perfect history for sleep, guiding you toward a restful night. And if you would like to support our...

What Daily Life Was Really Like in the Soviet Union | A Bedtime History Documentary 22.09.2025 1:31:05

Explore everyday Soviet life – the moments, struggles, and aspirations that shaped an entire civilisation. Discover the lived experience of ordinary people, from the dismantling of an empire to the forging of new cities and the intimate confines of communal living. This narrative offers a unique perspective on a complex era. It's designed for deep relaxation – and it's the perfect history...

How Sigmund Freud Changed Humanity Forever | A Bedtime History Documentary 21.09.2025 1:20:03

Discover the revolutionary life and controversial legacy of Sigmund Freud. If you're looking for deep explorations of the human mind or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxation and peaceful learning – and it's the perfect history for sleep, helping you find a restful night. Welcome to History After Dark! This is our quiet corner of the...

Mark Fisher: How We Became Trapped in Capitalist Realism 19.09.2025 1:28:47

Discover the work and legacy of Mark Fisher, the theorist who explained why the future feels cancelled and why it is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. If you're looking for deep explorations of cultural theory, the politics of mental health, or an answer to our collective cultural malaise, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxatio...

How Mao Changed China Forever | A Bedtime History Documentary 18.09.2025 1:28:30

Discover the revolutionary life and controversial legacy of Mao Zedong. If you're looking for deep explorations of modern Chinese history or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxation and peaceful learning – and it's the perfect history for sleep, helping you find a restful night. Welcome to History After Dark! This is our quiet corner o...

How Frida Kahlo Changed Art Forever | A Bedtime History Story 16.09.2025 1:19:15

Discover the revolutionary life and iconic art of Frida Kahlo. If you're looking for deep explorations of 20th-century art and feminist history or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxation and peaceful learning – and it's the perfect history for sleep, helping you find a restful night. Welcome to History After Dark! This is...

How Capitalism Changed the World Forever | A Bedtime History Documentary 15.09.2025 2:00:12

Discover the epic and turbulent history of capitalism in this feature-length documentary. We explore how a system of exchange, born just 500 years ago, became the organizing principle of modern civilization. If you're looking for deep explorations of economic history, the clash of ideologies, or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep re...

The Tragic Genius of Leon Trotsky | A Bedtime History Documentary 15.09.2025 1:43:25

Discover the epic and turbulent life of Leon Trotsky in this feature-length documentary. If you're looking for deep explorations of revolutionary history, the clash of ideologies, or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxation – and it's the perfect history for sleep, helping you find a restful night. Welcome to History After...

How Che Guevara Became a Revolutionary Icon | Bedtime History Stories 02.09.2025 1:20:13

Discover the revolutionary life and controversial legacy of Che Guevara. If you're looking for deep explorations of modern Latin American history or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxation and peaceful learning – and it's the perfect history for sleep, helping you find a restful night. Welcome to History After Dark! This is our quiet...

Why Carl Jung's Ideas Still Haunt Us 02.09.2025 1:32:39

Explore the groundbreaking life and legacy of Carl Jung. If you're looking for deep explorations of psychology, the human mind, or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxation – and it's the perfect history for sleep, helping you find a restful night. Welcome to History After Dark! This is our quiet corner of the internet dedic...

The Rise and Fall of the Aztec Empire | Bedtime History Stories 02.09.2025 1:23:43

Discover the story of the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire. If you're looking for deep explorations of ancient civilizations, the human spirit, or engaging bedtime history stories, this soothing narrative is for you. It's designed for deep relaxation – and it's the perfect history for sleep, helping you find a restful night. Welcome to History After Dark! This is our quiet corner of t...