50 Secrets You Were NEVER Taught About the Lincoln Family | History for Sleep

50 Secrets You Were NEVER Taught About the Lincoln Family | History for Sleep Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KsXbd6... Drift off to the untold story of Abraham Lincoln’s family in this calming, story‑style deep dive. In this bedtime history video, we uncover 50 secrets you were never taught about the Lincoln family—from Mary Todd’s privileged Lexington upbringing and controversial marriage to Abraham, to the wartime struggles and tragedies of their sons Robert, Edward, Willie, and Tad. You’ll hear how the Civil War shaped the Lincoln household, the heartbreak of Willie’s death and Tad’s illness, the painful legal battle over Mary Todd Lincoln’s mental health, Robert Lincoln’s powerful federal and corporate career, and the quiet passing of the last direct Lincoln descendant in 1985. Perfect for history lovers, US Civil War buffs, and anyone who likes slow, gentle narration to relax or fall asleep. If you enjoy soothing, USA‑focused history that helps you unwind at night, make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future sleep‑friendly history stories. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Items 1 - 3 07:20 Items 4 - 6 15:09 Items 7 - 9 23:21 Items 10 - 12 32:59 Items 13 - 15 40:53 Items 16 - 18 47:58 Items 19 - 21 56:40 Items 22 - 24 1:08:43 Items 25 - 27 1:21:00 Items 28 - 30 1:29:52 Items 31 - 33 1:40:30 Items 34 - 36 1:52:24 Items 37 - 39 2:02:42 Items 40 - 42 2:12:55 Items 43 - 45 2:20:04 Items 46 - 48 2:28:31 Items 49 - 50 Sources: • Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography — Jean H. Baker • The Madness of Mary Lincoln — Jason Emerson • Robert Todd Lincoln: A Man in His Own Right — Jason Emerson • Mary Lincoln: Biography of a Marriage — Ruth Painter Randall • Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House — Elizabeth Keckley • Lincoln’s Sons — Ruth Painter Randall Subscribe for more calm history videos. Thanks for your support.