Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to Antiquities, by Gaston Maspero, Part 8

September 14, 2026·54 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Let's journey across the sands of sleep with more from this guide to the wonders of ancient Egypt. This time, a look at the processes of painting and sculpture, how artists practiced, stylistic conventions, and curiously modular sculptures. Also, a little sculpture we call the Sphinx!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Manual of Egyptian Archaeology & Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt" by Gaston Maspero at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14400   Music: "Exit Exit," by PC III, licensed under CC BY   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

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