The Slow History of Maps - and more | Boring History for Sleep (2 Hours)

Tonight's sleepy history: The Slow History of Maps - told slowly, softly, and in far too much detail. Perfect for falling asleep, easing insomnia, or calming an anxious mind. 😴 What's inside: 00:00 Paths Before the Page 23:23 A Table, Ink, and Measured Space 45:48 Coasts, Stars, and Portolan Lines 01:08:44 The Patient Work of Survey 01:30:54 When Maps Became Books 01:54:38 The Map Folded Away Every story is originally written and narrated for this channel. Historical claims are drawn from period sources and modern scholarship; where the record is uncertain, we say so. 🌧️ Prefer pure rain & city ambience? Visit our sister channel Cozy Cities:    / @cozycities   📩 Business: cozycities.biz@gmail.com #historyforsleep #sleepstories #boringhistory #bedtimestories #sleep #insomnia #relaxinghistory #historyofmaps #cartography