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Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep.

Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com.

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  1. Louis XIV: In the Court of the Sun King

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer Learn how the French king Louis XIV - Europe’s longest-reigning monarch - cemented his power, ruling from the Palace of Versailles. Include

  2. The Cottingley Fairies: The Hoax that Shocked the World

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jessica Miller Discover the story behind the pictures that captivated Britain in 1917 - photographs taken by two young cousins that appeared to sho

  3. Jack the Ripper: Why Was London’s Most Notorious Serial Killer Never Caught?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Explore the disturbing case of Jack the Ripper, and find out why the identity of the serial killer remains a mystery. Includes men

  4. The Fall of the Aztecs: How Did the Aztec Empire Fall So Fast?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover why the Aztec Empire collapsed in 1521, as we explore the role of Spanish conquistadors, Indigenous warriors, and a deadly d

  5. Jack O’Lanterns: Why Do We Carve Spooky Pumpkins at Halloween?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alicia Steffann Tonight, let's trace the winding history of the mysterious jack o’lantern, from Irish folklore to the autumnal traditions of rural Ame

  6. The Black Death: London, 1348

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Trace the spread of the Black Death throughout Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa in the 1300s and learn how it helped shape the societies

  7. The American Revolution: How Did 13 Colonies Defeat an Empire?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Learn about the key factors that allowed the American Colonists to beat British forces and gain independence - including internatio

  8. Afternoon Sweet Tooth: The German Ritual of Coffee and Cake

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer In tonight's episode, unwind with the story of a German tradition - the relaxing afternoon ritual of “Kaffee und Kuchen,” or “coffee and c

  9. Sea Monsters: What Did Sailors Actually See?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jacobe Duarte Siel Trace the fascinating history of sea monsters, from the Norse World Serpent and the kraken to Trunko and modern globsters. Inclu

  10. Boudica’s Revolt: The Queen Who Burned London to the Ground

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer Find out how a Celtic queen led a revolt against the Romans in 1st century Britain, and became an icon. Includes mentions of: History, War,

  11. Dewey Decimal: The Surprising History of the Man Behind the System

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia LeVesque Tonight, learn about the librarian Melvil Dewey - the American inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of classification, which is use

  12. The Vikings: Were the Vikings the Fiercest Warriors of All Time?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Discover the true story of the Vikings - the warriors, navigators, and traders who left their mark on Europe, and even reached North Ameri

  13. Ferdinand Magellan: He Died Trying to Sail Around the World

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney Learn about the expedition led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century - an eventful journey that resulted

  14. Iraq: The Rise of the World’s First Cities

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney In tonight's episode, discover how the nation of Iraq developed, from its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, through conflicts and powe

  15. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Fighting to End Segregation

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Laila Weir After Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, local activists, including Martin Luther King Jr., be

  16. What Life Was Really Like Inside a Medieval Castle

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover what daily life was like in a medieval castle, as we join a lord and lady in their bustling household in 13th century Wal

  17. Ancient Rome: What Was It Like to Live There?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Jo Steer Find out how Rome became a major power in the ancient world, as we explore 1,000 years of Roman history - from the city’s foundation to the f

  18. Antarctica: The Daring Race to the South Pole

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover the history of this fascinating continent, and feats of endurance from the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Includes

  19. Cleopatra: Why Did She Gamble Everything on Rome?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer Discover the story of one of the most remarkable women in history - Cleopatra, queen of Egypt - and how she came to be both vilified and ro

  20. Beer: The World’s Oldest Drink?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover the story of one of the world’s most ancient drinks - a journey that takes us from Mesopotamia to medieval monasteries, a

  21. Easter Island: Who Really Built the Moai?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Jo Steer Explore the fascinating history of Rapa Nui — Easter Island — and the intrepid explorers who made a home on one of the most remote islands in

  22. The Sleepy Bookshelf: Just Jane - Mansfield Park, Part 1 of 36

    In the first episode of a brand-new show from Slumber Studios, Elizabeth reads chapters 1 and 2 of Mansfield Park, first published in 1814. 📖 😴 Watch, listen & follow on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sleepy-b

  23. The Mars Missions: Could There Be Life on the Red Planet?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Laila Weir From Spirit and Opportunity to Mangalyaan and Nozomi, explore the story of the international effort to study the red planet, and why we

  24. Women’s Suffrage: How Women Fought for the Right to Vote

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann In this episode, follow the stories of the brave people who campaigned for women’s right to vote, both in the United States and aro

  25. Astrology: When It was a Science

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover the story behind sun signs and horoscopes, as we explore 4,000 years of Western astrology, from the Babylonians to the di

  26. The Tudors: Were the Tudors the Worst Family in the History of England?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer In tonight's episode, learn about the powerful dynasty that once ruled over England, and discover how Tudor monarchs such as Queen Elizabet

  27. The International Space Station: How Humans Live in Outer Space

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Laila Weir Explore the cooperative global efforts to build and crew the International Space Station and the dreams that inspired its creation. Incl

  28. The Taj Mahal: Why Was It Really Built?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Jo Steer Enter the Taj Mahal, and discover the story behind one of the world’s most iconic monuments - a tale of love, grief, and extraordinary crafts

  29. Charles II and the Stuart Restoration: Why Did England Kill One King and then Crown His Son?

    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Learn about King Charles II’s struggle to take the throne in the aftermath of the English Civil War, and the rich culture of Restoration E

  30. The Pony Express

    This special episode has previously run on Get Sleepy (https://slumberstudios.com/getsleepy/), another podcast produced by Slumber Studios! If you haven't already, check out Get Sleepy wherever you get your podcasts. ✨Sleepy History is writ

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