#30 | Quiz Quest #5: 30 New Trivia Questions about Klondike Gold Rush, Salt, Salt Mines, Kublai Kahn, Jesse Owens, Easter Island, Gilligan’s Island, Joan of Arc, Nazi Loot, Titanic, Henry Ford, Prison Escapes, & more | Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping. Podcast

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Alert: New Bonus Episode (#3) – History of Region Names – Countries, Provinces, & More: Bonus Episode #3 is now available (30+ minutes): Enjoy this chatty bonus episode about how regions, like countries and other areas, got their names. Iceland is easy, but what about Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Uraguay, and many others? by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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0 Introduction: About this podcast and the host: A brief introduction about this new podcast, Calm History, and the host, Harris. Follow Calm History for FREE on [Apple] or [Spotify] or [Android]. Website, Voting, Contact, & More Podcasts: https://www.silkpodcasts. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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Alert: New Bonus Episode (#2) – The Treasure Hunt of William Phips [1651-1695]: Bonus Episode #2 is now available (30+ minutes): A Treasure Hunt! Enjoy a light and fun romp with William Phips on this true quest for a big treasure (and he also finds a little bit of romance). Huzzah! Try FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& 400 ot... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Alert* New Bonus Episode (#8) – My Titanic Survival Story [1912] – Complete 2.5 Hour Version (Parts 1,2,3,4,5,6): Bonus Episode #8 is now available for Silk Members: Enjoy a 2.5 Hour bonus episode of ALL 6 parts of “Memoir: My Titanic Survival Story.” Yes, even the parts that haven’t been published yet! Woot! I stitched together all six episodes to create a sin... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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Alert: New Bonus Episode (#6) – The Great Prison Tunnel Escape [1864] – Part 1: The First Attempt: Bonus Episode #6 is now available (30+ minutes) for Silk Members: In Part 1 of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape, you will learn about the prison, meet the leaders of the escape plans, and hear about their first attempt at a tunnel, as well as, by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Bonus #14 Sample* | Weapons & Armor of the The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony [1605-1690]: Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: Did the Pilgrims have guns, helmets, swords, daggers, & body armor? Find out in this enlightening episode, as well as, by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Alert* New Bonus Episode | The Great Prison Tunnel Escape [1864] – Part 2: The Second Attempt: A New Bonus Episode is now available for Silk+ Members: In Part 2 of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape, the prisoners come up with a new escape plan but are challenged by life-threatening crawlspaces, floods, heavy furnaces, cave-ins, vigilant guards, by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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Alert: New Bonus Episode (#7) – The West African Voyage of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle [1881]: Bonus Episode #7 is now available for Silk Members: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wasn’t just the author of Sherlock Holmes, he was also a medical doctor with a spirit of adventure. Listen to his experiences as the ship’s doctor on his voyage to many ports o... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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Alert: New Bonus Episode (#4) – Titanic 360 – A Multi-Perspective [1912] – Part 2: Bonus Episode #4 is now available (~30 minutes): Part 2 of Titanic 360 – Listen to the threaded stories from many passengers, crew, and officers as stories of chaos, cowardness, and courage are told during the lowering of the lifeboats. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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(((Sample))) New Bonus Episode | The Case of the Stolen Nitroglycerin [1882]: Enjoy this sample of Bonus Episode #11. The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Learn all about the history of how oil rigs were unclogged. It is a fascinating episode that involves moonshiners, torpedoes, by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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Alert: New Bonus Episode (#5) – Joan of Arc at the Battle of Orleans [1429]: Bonus Episode #5 is now available (30+ minutes): Hear the exciting details of how Joan of Arc and her French soldiers defeated the English at the Battle of Orleans (and other battles!). Try FREE access to this Bonus Episode (& 400 other episodes! by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Alert* New Bonus Episode | Titanic 360 – A multi-perspective [1912] – Part 3: A new Bonus Episode is now available for Silk+ Members: Part 3 of Titanic 360 – Listen to the threaded stories from many passengers, crew, and officers during the final moments of the Titanic before she slips into the sea. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | A Century of College Pranks [1892-2006 AD]: Stanford University vs University of California, Berkeley (Bonus Episode #35): Enjoy this sample of a new Bonus Episode. The full version (39 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: A string of curious and famous pranks, all true, that have occurred between two rival universities. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Jesse Owens [1913-1980]: Track and Field Legend & Spoiler of Hitler’s Plans (Bonus Episode #18): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version (44 minutes) is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: Learn all about the myths vs realities about Jesse Owens. Was Jesse his real name? Did he outrun a horse? by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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Alert: New Bonus Episode (#1): Titanic 360 – A Multi-Perspective [1912] – Part 1: Bonus Episode #1 is now available (30+ minutes): Titanic 360 – Hear the threaded stories from many passengers, many crew, as well as the builders of the Titanic, the designers of the Titanic, and even the investigators who analyzed all the events befo... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Visit to Easter Island [1914 AD] (Bonus Episode #19): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version (36 minutes) is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: Join Katherine Routledge on her scientific expedition to Easter Island in 1914. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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(((Sample))) New Bonus Episode | “Titanic 360 [1912] – Part 4: Brave Women in the Lifeboats”: Enjoy this SAMPLE of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary of this bonus episode: The lifeboats that were lowered from the Titanic were filled mostly with women. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | The Mongols & Kublai Khan [1206-1368] (Bonus Episode #17): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: Learn all about the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire, including Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, stunning palaces, by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

20 min listen

(((Sample))) New Bonus Episode | My Visit to Cairo & The Great Pyramid [1905]: Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: You will hear the true, and sometimes humorous, experiences of two visitors to Egypt in 1905. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | The Great Prison Tunnel Escape [1864] – Part 3: Big Trick & Little Ross (Bonus Episode #16): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: In part 3 of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape, the “Big Trick” is revealed. This is the trick used to keep Little Ross from... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Titanic 360 [1912 AD] – Part 5: Arrival of the Rescue Ship (Bonus Episode #20): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version (36 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: The Titanic survivors are finally rescued, but how do the crew and passengers of the rescue ship handle the s... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Joan of Arc & Conspiracy Theories [1412-1439 AD] (Bonus Episode #26): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version (20 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: Was there a secret relationship between Joan of Arc and the King of France? by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Visit to a Rubber Plantation [1910] (Bonus Episode #15): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: Experience an immersive visit to a Rubber Plantation in 1910. You will meet the local workers and learn how they are hire... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Titanic 360 [1912 AD] – Part 6: Arrival to New York, At Last (Bonus Episode #40): The full version of this episode (37 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep S... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | History & Trivia about the TV Show, Gilligan’s Island [1964-1967 A.D.] (Bonus Episode #21): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version (39 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: Gilligan’s Island was a goofy comedy about a bunch of castaways stranded on an island. by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | The Real Florence Nightingale [1820-1910 AD] (Bonus Episode #28): Enjoy this sample of a new Bonus Episode. The full version (36 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: Will the legend of Florence Nightingale hold up when you hear some testimonials from patients she car... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Ancient Greek Olympic Champions [776 BC – 393 AD]: Fascinating Stories (Bonus Episode #32): Enjoy this sample of a new Bonus Episode. The full version (39 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: Be prepared to hear some of the greatest, strangest, and weirdest stories about several Ancient Greek ... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | The Great Prison Tunnel Escape [1864 AD] – Part 4: Failures & Freedom (Bonus Episode #23): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version (32 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: In this 4th and final chapter of the story, things don’t go as planned inside the prison or after ... by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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*Sample* | Jackie Robinson [1919-1945 AD]: The Baseball Legend’s Early Struggles, Arrests, & Shocking Trial (Bonus Episode #34): Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode. The full version (38 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: Learn about the early life, struggles, and triumphs of Jackie Robinson, by Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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#30 | Quiz Quest #5: 30 New Trivia Questions about Klondike Gold Rush, Salt, Salt Mines, Kublai Kahn, Jesse Owens, Easter Island, Gilligan’s Island, J…

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