EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1H 2M
The Treasure Ships of Zheng He ⛵ A Chinese Sleep Story & Drifting History
from Roots of the East: Asian History & Sleep Stories · host Kaito
Tonight, we set sail on the largest wooden vessels the world has ever seen: the Treasure Ships of 15th-century China.Beyond the massive canvas sails and the scent of exotic spices lies an epic, peaceful journey of exploration, ancient mathematics, and cultural exchange. From the misty floating markets of Malacca to the moonlit shores of Africa, discover how Admiral Zheng He's colossal fleet mapped the edges of the ancient world.Close your eyes, feel the gentle, rhythmic sway of the deep ocean, and let the tides of history carry you away.[Timestamps]0:00 Chapter 1: Prologue - Whispers of the Yangtze2:37 Chapter 2: The Harbor of Nanjing - Departure8:04 Chapter 3: The Open Sea - First Night on the Water13:03 Chapter 4: The Strait of Malacca - Spice and Smoke22:34 Chapter 5: Crossing the Indian Ocean - The Deep Water30:35 Chapter 6: The Coast of Calicut - Arrival in India40:35 Chapter 7: The African Shore - Edge of the Known World49:33 Chapter 8: The Return - Homeward Stars57:53 Chapter 9: Epilogue - The Ming Dawn🍵 Support this journey (Buy Me a Tea): Roots of the East is I am creating immersive historical ASMR stories of Asia.📺 Watch with visuals on YouTube: Roots of the East - YouTubeNarrated by Kaito.
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