El Dorado

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

History, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.5 • 878 Ratings

🗓️ 15 November 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Enchanting stories about a lost city of gold captured the imaginations of European explorers, leading many across the globe in search of this legendary place. It was called "El Dorado." Explore the history, legends, and myths surrounding El Dorado tonight, as you drift off into a peaceful sleep. Narrated by: Arif Hodzic Written by: Jo Steer About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Sleepy History.
0:07.0	Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios.
0:14.0	To listen ad free, get access to bonus episodes, and support the ongoing production of this show. Check out our premium feed.
0:27.8	This is the sleepy history of El Dorado, narrated by Arif Hotsick, written by Joe Steer.
0:40.3	Have you ever wondered if the stories were true?
0:47.3	About a gilded city hidden away somewhere in the Americas, ruled by a chief who sparkled with gold dust.
1:01.0	We've all heard the fantastical tales about the lost city of El Dorado, and the riches that
1:08.0	are hidden there, waiting for a lucky explorer to stumble across them.
1:15.6	What if these stories actually have a grain of truth in them?
1:21.6	And if El Dorado does exist, what are historians and researchers doing today to locate it?
1:30.3	We'll search for answers to these questions and more tonight.
1:37.3	So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy history of discovery and exploration.
2:13.6	Advancements in shipmaking and compass navigation greatly widened the scope of sea travel.
2:25.3	For many Europeans, it was an exciting time to be alive, a time when the world map was
2:33.3	still being written.
2:35.0	Explorers voyaged across the ocean
2:40.0	in search of places that were previously unknown to them.
2:45.0	They returned home with all kinds of curiosities, colorful textiles, and hand-painted porcelain,
2:57.6	fruits and vegetables, and an array of spices. They enthralled the public with tales of their travels, describing magnificent civilizations
3:12.3	very different from their own. Unfortunately, they frequently left the trail of destruction
3:21.3	behind them in the places they visited.
3:26.0	The quest for new horizons for European explorers often spelled devastation for the people
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