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Sleep: A Third of Human History

When Greeks Flew Kites by BBC

Jan 7, 201927:51Society & Culture

Sarah Dunant presents a monthly dive into stories from the past that might help us make sense of today. This month, she examines sleep as a source of preoccupation and worry throughout history. Are you feeling tired? How...

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