History Candle is dedicated to preserving historical knowledge through engaging content and storytelling.
Welcome to History Candle — where the past glows softly. Our channel mainly focuses on Medieval American history, bringing you gently narrated, research-based tales of ancient civilizations, forgotten legends, and life during the Middle Ages across the Americas. Each day, we release immersive stories designed to help you unwind or drift peacefully to sleep — while learning something fascinating. Light a candle, press play, and let history guide you to rest.
What we write about
Ancient AmericaCahokia, the Mississippian mound builders and the Norse voyages to Vinland — America before Columbus, told properly.Vikings & ExplorersL'Anse aux Meadows, Leif Erikson, the Vinland sagas, and the legends of Madoc and Saint Brendan.Medieval EuropeWhat people ate, how they slept, how justice was done and how households survived the winter, 1000–1500 CE.
Latest stories
Medieval EuropeMedieval Sleep Habits: Why People Slept Twice a Night
Medieval AmericaWhat Medieval America Can Teach Us About Addiction: Lessons from History
Ancient WorldFall Asleep in Ancient Rome: A Soothing Story of Daily Life
Medieval America700-Year-Old Sports That Will BLOW YOUR MIND: Cahokia’s Ancient Games
Medieval AmericaLaws of Cahokia Revealed: How Native Americans Built Cities Without Police or Prisons
Medieval AmericaThe Forgotten Religion of Cahokia: Uncovering Ancient America’s Lost Spiritual Empire