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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.

Latest episodes

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. Includes mentions of: Science & Nature, Science Fiction, Literature & Literary History, Underwater Scenes, Animals, Death, Swimming, Myths & Legends, Loch Ness Monst

11 Oct 2026 · 59 min
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, Battle, Religion, Violence #History #Sleep #Boudica #Rome #military About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and

8 Oct 2026 · 49 min
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 used in libraries around the world. Includes mentions of: US History, Libraries, Biography, Discrimination, Mental Health, Harassment #History #Sleep #Dewey #Decim

6 Oct 2026 · 51 min
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 America. Includes mentions of: Battle, War, Slavery, Violence, Religious Traditions #History #Sleep #Vikings #War #Battle About Sleepy History Explore history's most

4 Oct 2026 · 50 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

1 Oct 2026 · 53 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 Abou

27 Sep 2026 · 51 min
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 a

24 Sep 2026 · 3 h 8 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,

20 Sep 2026 · 46 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 Explor

17 Sep 2026 · 53 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 #Antarcti

13 Sep 2026 · 50 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

10 Sep 2026 · 51 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 #alco

6 Sep 2026 · 52 min
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 the world. Includes mentions of: Colonization, Slavery, Deforestation, Bodies of Water, Folklore, Religious Traditions #History #Sleep #Moai #Easter #Island #R

3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 0 min
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 ⁠ and ⁠ Spotify ⁠ . Sweet dreams! ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 2026 · 46 min
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 are so curious about our neighbor in the solar system. Includes mentions of: Outer Space, Flying, Heights Science & Nature, Scientific Experiments #History #Sle

30 Aug 2026 · 1 h 9 min
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 around the globe. Includes mentions of: Violence against women, Politics, Slavery, WWI, Gender #History #Sleep #Women's #rights #suffrage About Sleepy History Expl

27 Aug 2026 · 51 min
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 digital age. Includes mentions of: Philosophy, Psychology, Popular Culture, Astronomy, and medicine. #History #Astrology #Psychology #astronomy #aquarius #Aries #

23 Aug 2026 · 51 min
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 Elizabeth I shaped the country and its culture. Includes mentions of: British History, Death, Religious Traditions, Violence, War #History #Sleep #Queen #Elizabeth #Stu

20 Aug 2026 · 50 min
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. Includes mentions of: Space Travel, Cold War, Science and Nature, Scientific Experiments, Animals, Flying, Outer Space #History #Sleep #Space #Station #science #nat

16 Aug 2026 · 48 min
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 craftsmanship. This sleepy episode is narrated by the soothing voice of Arif Hodzic. 🎙️ Includes mentions of: Architecture, Death, Religious Traditions #History #Slee

13 Aug 2026 · 57 min