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by Slumber Studios
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.
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- 2 days ago53 min
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 in the first circumnavigation of the globe. Includes mentions of: Exploration, Colonization, Death, Slavery, Violence, Battle Scenes #History #Sleep #Ferdinand #Magellan #Colonization #Travel #Exploration About Sleepy History 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 6 days ago51 min
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 power struggles, all the way to the present day. Includes mentions of: Politics, Military History, War, The Bubonic Plague #History #Sleep #Iraq #War #Military About Sleepy History 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago3h 8m
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., began a yearlong boycott of city buses, which ultimately led to integration on public transportation. Includes mentions of: American Civil War, Racism, Violence against women, political violence, segregation, sexual assault #History #Sleep #Rosa #Parks #Civil #Rights #protest #Boycott #Racism #Segregation About Sleepy History 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago46 min
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 Wales. The primary source for this episode was “Life in a Medieval Castle” by Joseph and Frances Gies (HarperCollins 2015) Includes mentions of: Alcohol, Hunting, Marriage, Children, Routines, Animals, and Religious Traditions. #History #Sleep #Medieval #Times #Period #dayinthelife About Sleepy History 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago53 min
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 fall of the Roman Empire. Includes mentions of: Roman Empire, Ancient History, Politics, War, Violence #History #Sleep #Rome #Ancient About Sleepy History 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. Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago50 min
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 mentions of: Travel, Exploration, Science, Nature, Crisis, Discrimination, Death, Climate Change, Mental Illness #History #Sleep #science #exploration #Antarctica About Sleepy History 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago51 min
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 romanticised. Includes mentions of: Ancient History, Death, Children, Marriage, War, Politics, Family, Violence #History #Sleep #Cleopatra #Egypt #Pharaoh #Caesar #Mark #Antony About Sleepy History 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago52 min
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, all the way to the modern craft beer movement. Includes mentions of: Ancient History, Beer, Alcohol, Religious Traditions, US History #History #Sleep #beer #alcohol #drinking #ancient #traditions About Sleepy History 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: slumberstudios.com/contact Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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.
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