ASMR Bedtime Stories - Loch Ness Monster, Man in the Iron Mask, Terracotta Army (2 hours+)

In this long male soft spoken ASMR sleep story, I tell you three different stories to help you fall asleep and/or learn a few things:
- the history of the Loch Ness Monster, that takes us to the Scottish Highlands and one of the deepest and darkest lakes in the world;
- the mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask, which sheds lights on aspects of the Sun King's reign, including scandals like the Affair of the Poisons;
- the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, near Xi'an and his Terracotta Army: thousands of life size clay figures burried around his grave.
Credits: script and narration by the French Whisperer, all images by the French Whisperer or under Wikipedia Commons, except thumbnail under Web License from Panthermedia.
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Timestamps:
0:00 On tonight's menu
4:38 The monster of the loch
6:48 Scottish Highlands
11:38 How ancient is Nessie?
16:42 Photos and searches
19:52 Another animal?
26:04 An extinct species?
29:06 Cryptids and cryptozoology
31:44 The Iron Mask
35:26 The century of the Sun King
41:43 The Fronde and absolutism
47:02 The Iron Mask as a prince
53:14 The sun reaches its zenith
56:35 Affair of the Poisons
1:02:30 Qin Shi Huang
1:07:15 The first Emperor's tomb
1:10:21 The Terracota Army
1:14:30 Quiet fireplace

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Timestamps: You can now also listen to my stories on Spotify spoti.fi/2yv5WvP, Apple Music apple.co/2USUIZu and other streaming platforms. Patrons can download videos in HD, or audio only, and watch/listen offline. www.patreon.com/thefrenchwhisperer 0:00 On tonight's menu 4:38 The monster of the loch 6:48 Scottish Highlands 11:38 How ancient is Nessie? 16:42 Photos and searches 19:52 Another animal? 26:04 An extinct species? 29:06 Cryptids and cryptozoology 31:44 The Iron Mask 35:26 The century of the Sun King 41:43 The Fronde and absolutism 47:02 The Iron Mask as a prince 53:14 The sun reaches its zenith 56:35 Affair of the Poisons 1:02:30 Qin Shi Huang 1:07:15 The first Emperor's tomb 1:10:21 The Terracota Army 1:14:30 Quiet fireplace

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[@johnnyutah7994]

Ahoy! Scotland here! Impeccable timing from the world's greatest Frenchman and a video with Scotland involved. What's not to like?! Thank you sir! Looking forward to seeing this later tonight.

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Trashy trying to advertise on other’s channels

[@Splucked]

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[@anemone7005]

I've been to Xi'an and seen the Terracotta Warriors. It's so disconcerting to see each one is an individual with their own unique face, hair, beard and eyebrows style, rank, clothing, and colouring. It was as if a real living army had been turned to stone. The artists who crafted these warriors were highly gifted. If anyone is travelling to China, I couldn't recommend going to see the Terracotta Warriors any higher. It's a day very well spent. But don't take selfies with the warriors. You may get cursed 🤭

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" The French Whisperer" is such a talented Artist. I am (consistently) satisfied; it's a pleasure. Merci

[@B3_6]

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[@hannahh8696]

Hand movements are back! I love looking at all the different objects you include each time. I find it strangely relaxing. Thank you from Scotland for discussing Nessie! A wonderfully tingly and relaxing video.

[@pedromiguel3227]

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[@nickdude27]

I live in Vermont in the United States and we have a local legend of a creature that is a sibling to Nessie, nicknamed Champ after Lake Champlain. It has about as much proof as Nessie’s existence but it’s a nice mythos to tell.

[@selflessone3880]

Scott S aye cause she only comes out to tourists ;)

[@_.WildMoonChild]

BC has the Ogopogo - Strange that so many places, so far apart have similar legends.. if there is not some form of truth to them 🙂

[@Cara-39]

@Scott S Like fairies, Nessie only comes to those who believe 😉

[@HenryRaeburn367]

My sister lives in Inverness that's the only monster up there

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[@ozzymollyful]

"if you've been listening to me you're used to bad pronunciation anyway" 😂 such a humble man, usually the French are correcting our terrible mispronunciations. Ps. You're awesome to speak so many languages so well 👍

[@chillertheater]

20-foot sharks and 16-foot catfish - oh my! French Whisperer, you need never apologize for your English. You are so gifted in so many languages. I remember you making other videos in German and Spanish. Your channel is beyond compare, as are you. Thank you so much.

[@chixdighueyz]

How do you ONLY have 111k subs??!! Your content is fantastic

[@MSDesignASMR]

*I simply love his voice!* 😍

[@stuartsuperstuff]

Thank you for this! I was obsessed with the Loch Ness Monster as a kid. This is gonna be the best bedtime ever. 😃

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I hope you liked it! This topic had been sitting on my to do list for years.

[@stuartsuperstuff]

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR Well, I fell asleep so I'll have to play it again today. :)

[@thomasalmond3311]

Do you still believe now?.

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My favorite ASMR channel by far!

[@lcd130]

The hand movements with the scarf were so magnificently satisfying.

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[@tracywilliamsliterature]

Yet another stunning production from the King of ASMR Finesse, Form & Content. Merci beaucoup...

[@GiaielPace]

So glad to know you’re in Spotify as I have a subscription and don’t have to hear commercials whilst I sleep. Nice touch with the fire 🔥

[@disabledpeach8181]

I find myself hankering for a bedtime story entirely about cryptids and cryptozoology. That would probably be my favorite! Maybe some more obscure ones would be interesting to hear about, like the giant desert death worms, or the fresno nightcrawlers who are basically just little pairs of pants!

[@elcamino6699]

You are really a great help for my sleeping habits! I'm always existed to go to bed to listen to your relaxing and informative Stories. Thank you!

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[@richardhead1848]

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[@mattier.9095]

I 💙the Loch Ness monster myth and all things Scotland. Thank you and cheers from San Diego, CA. 🤩😀😊😀

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I was overjoyed when I heard that these stories were on Spotify now too... but beware, everyone. If you do decide to listen to it on there, make sure you're in a private session, or your daily mixes will forever be ASMR!

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I stopped all Spotify-generated playlists, mine went from Vivaldi to Guns n Roses, that was torture 😅

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A bit of weed and the French whisperer, who could ask for a better night, much love from Wales

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This channel is AMAZING! As ASMR goes, this has to be the absolute best. Time and preparation is put into these videos that just isn't the case with the others. Not just good for sleeping, but it's a gentle way for waking up. Right now I'm listening with a cup of coffee. I also travel a lot and fully intend to listen to these on the plane for my next trip to Germany and France. 😁

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mendagy]

"Hello everyone." "Ahhh, goodnight everyone!!" ☺️☺️💕

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You should have 10 million subscribers!

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The amount of research and work to put together these videos are mind-blowing. Thanks for the history lessons!

[@emastermet609]

I love books of mysterious and mythological lore. Refreshing to take a break from reality with a story that unironically more entertaining than books from reality.

[@NEIGH6699]

Bless you, you are so cute, bad pronunciation? Your accent is awesome . I would only correct you to help you in day to day situations. I actually prefer your mispronunciations! I particularly love the way you say iron, decades, and the way you can't say "th" easily . English is a silly language, much love from an English woman!

[@hannahh8696]

I also love the way he pronounces iron, as well as other words. It’s an ASMR trigger for me. I’d love to speak any language other than English half as well as he clearly speaks a good few!

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Agreed! His imperfections are what makes him perfect to me💕

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Yes, my confession. I too love when he pronounces a word differently, maybe a bit off. There‘s no better presenter, educator or ASMR on youtube!!!

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[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

thanks! This reminds me I have to do it on older videos too.

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[@FflorianASMR]

I didnt read your channel name and was started by the French accent. Now 10 minutes in ive never bedn so relaxed in my life

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Omg it's everything I ever wanted, asmr and cryptid stories together at last! Please do more of these!

[@Nicola2949]

I wake up feeling refreshed and more intelligent. Love your content

[@veroniquekoffrie7307]

Thank you for rescuing my night with this video. Headphones on and hopefully i'll be able drift away to far off places guided by your soothing voice. May tomorrow be a better day.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Take care!

[@clarekinch2148]

Hi I loved Ur video!!! Coming from the UK you pronunciation is better than a lot of people here!! Don’t change ur voice and accent is so soothing love it 👍🏼👏🏼

[@kyro-jaxxsonofkosmos23]

There’s a movie about The Man in the Iron Mask out there somewhere. I think it had Leonardo DiCaprio and John Malcovich in it

[@m.st.6657]

Ahhhh, I love Loch Ness and Scotland in general. Thank you for this! ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The way you say terracotta is the trigger I didn’t know I needed 🤩🤩

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Please never stop doing what you do

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Just started the video and already I can tell this is one I'll be revisiting again and again!

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I get really sleep deprived and when I'm just an absolute wreck from no sleep....I wish that he kept things like fire sou ds or soft music in the background

[@13crystalsister]

Sweet!! I have a new video from you to doze off to sleep tonight. Thank you, Mr French Whisperer for all that you put into you fascinating videos!! Goodnight, sir.😴❤✌

[@RestlessHarp]

Another fantastic video! These are fascinating stories and I learned quite a bit that I didn't know!

[@tonymilam206]

Thank you my friend! I really needed needed this today. Take care of yourself in these difficult times.

[@malissahays1352]

Just the intro & subject gives me chills! ☺️

[@Victor_OLSM]

Vraiment l'une de mes chaînes préférées, le contenu proposé est tellement intéressant et j'apprends beaucoup de choses sur des sujets qui ne m'intéressaient pas forcément à première vue. Bref chaque vidéo est un super moment merci.

[@B3_6]

Another amazing video from my one of my favorite ASMRtists! Love his content!

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The "It's a bit chilly outside" in the beginning really got all the people in the North Hemisphere confused for a second lol

[@JasonSmith-cz8yj]

For a brief moment yes.

[@PussVelvetZelda]

Thank you so much for storytelling Monsieur! :)

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You are an ASMR genius.

[@Cryptowhisperer]

I first thought he said "it's a bit chilli out there" :D. 2 minutes later I fell asleep...

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Holy crap how can somebody’s voice be soooo soothing wtf

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Man you are such a legend. You put do mutch time and effort into these videos its amazing I always love it when u upload. I cant beleive you also put no ads in a 2 hour long video you trueley are amazing. Anyway your channel is so quality and i really wish you had more subs.

[@essentiallyinvisible3572]

This is incredibly fascinating. Thank you :)

[@fi1bo]

Impressed you pronounced loch properly 😎

[@evelynncarlson8688]

My only complaint is the mixing up of centuries. The articles about Nessie were from the 20th century, and the man in the Iron mask was from the 18th century unless he was from the 1600s, at which point he *would* be from the 17th century. All in all however, a wonderful video and quite enjoyable!

[@willisaw135]

I love this video and it makes me sleep more easier thanks to this video.

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Omg yessssssss I needed this very much thank you!!!!

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Your videos are the absolute best man! Please keep it up!

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This will be wonderful!

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Thank you for these wonderful videos

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Hi, ASMR I love your stories..keep em coming!

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Lovely video dude. Great work. Love your channel!

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Thank you for this.

[@garryasmr]

Tellement de travail, vraiment bravo pour tout ça

[@asmrwhisperingfairy]

You are one of my favorite ASMRTists of all time. Thank you for making videos to help everyone relax. I’ve decided to try to make some videos as well. Any advice you have would be wonderful. Keep up the amazing work! ❤️

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Good luck with your videos! At this point the ASMR genre is really crowded, which doesn't mean that success is impossible, but the only reasonnable approach at the start is to focus on videos you really enjoy creating and that you will be proud of. All the rest you will learn as you go. Maybe I'll make an advice video for new creators one day, but I'm not sure I'm the best person for that: many others have been way better at growing their audience. I'm the king of limited success on KZbin, my videos never really bomb nor attract that many viewers 😅

[@asmrwhisperingfairy]

The French Whisperer ASMR well I think you’re pretty great! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and respond to comments!

[@deepquake9]

Go!!! I love sleeping with you. Although the cracklings fires wake me up ?!;)

[@juice6199]

This is awesome!

[@albo2006]

Nice fire starting skills!! I place kindling on top of old newspapers & add dry firewood & don't get that kind of combustion!!!

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I use small and very dry kindling, but otherwise if you want to always succeed you just have to arrange your kindling and wood like a teepee with paper inside.

[@sophieb7170]

Great video! thank you so much :)

[@anthonybkr]

Thanks so much. I was looking forward to this

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@anthonybkr]

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR thank you for helping me relax during this pandemic. I'm sure you've made a lot of people's lives a bit less stressful. All the best to you and your family

[@silverfeigner]

If you do another of these mystery stories, may I suggest the Princes in the tower? I don't think that you have done that one, have you? I love your work.

[@tylers5656]

Thanks

[@malz0078]

I'm from Scotland so I know all about this^o^🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mombiethezombie7536]

I love these. ☺️

[@Donnoha]

Seven Cities of Cibola, Isle of Demons off the coast of Newfoundland. Sable Island shipwreck survivors. The voyage of the “Batavia” to Australia.The Fountain of Youth in old Florida. TheDeSoto Expedition of 1540. Just some ideas. Love your channel

[@neverstopz9045]

you make great memories my friend.