The 2,000 Year Secret of the First Vending Machine

Did you know the first vending machine was invented 2,000 years ago to dispense holy water? Lean back and let the ancient gears of Alexandria and the soft hum of history lull you into a deep, restful sleep.

In tonight’s journey, we travel back to the sun-drenched marble streets of Ancient Alexandria to meet Hero, a master engineer who saw the world as a series of interconnected systems. You will walk through the temple of Serapis, drop a heavy five-drachma coin into a bronze urn, and witness the very first mechanical transaction in human history. This is a story of levers, pulleys, and the unyielding laws of gravity that have governed human ingenuity for millennia.

As we transition through the "silent centuries," we trace the survival of these brilliant blueprints through the hands of medieval scribes and Islamic scholars, eventually reaching the foggy railway platforms of Victorian London. Whether it is the sacred water of an Egyptian sanctuary or a postcard from a red cast-iron cabinet, the soul of the machine remains the same. Dim the lights, settle into your blankets, and let the rhythmic cycle of the ancient world carry you away.

About Go Sleepy History: Our mission is to provide a sanctuary of calm in a busy world. We blend meticulously researched historical narratives with a slow, hypnotic cadence designed specifically to help you drift off. By exploring the "boring" but beautiful details of the past, we aim to educate your mind while relaxing your body. No loud transitions, no sudden noises—just the faint whisper of history waiting to unfold.

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