Sleepy History

Historical stories and mysteries narrated for bedtime listening AI summary

Slumber Studios Visit website › History · EN · 142 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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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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Hannibal: Rome’s Worst Enemy

2026-11-12 · 55 min · Episode 140

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif HodzicWritten By: Jo Steer Explore the history of Hannibal, the Carthaginian commander who caused Rome to tremble. Includes mentions of: Politics,…
Candles: Lighting the Way to Electricity

2026-11-10 · 50 min · Episode 139

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather FosterWritten By: Christa Adams & Alexandra Turney Explore the many uses of candles, from religious rituals to birthday cakes, and discover why…
Could the Nazis Have Been Stopped?

2026-11-08 · 52 min · Episode 138

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Find out how the notorious far-right party rose to power under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, turning Germany…
Crazy Horse and Custer: The Last Stand that Shocked America

2026-11-05 · 48 min · Episode 137

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather FosterWritten By: Alicia Steffann Explore the history of the Battle of Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass, often misdescribed as…
Pumpkin Spice: How an Autumn Flavor Took Over the World

2026-11-03 · 43 min · Episode 136

This special episode has previously run on Get Sleepy, another podcast produced by Slumber Studios! If you haven't already, check out Get Sleepy wherever you get your podcasts. ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by…
The Middle Ages: Europe’s Most Challenging Era?

2026-11-01 · 49 min · Episode 135

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Jo Steer Tonight, explore the history of the Middle Ages — Medieval times — often thought to be a period of regression, but in…
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2026-11-01 · 1 min

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Louis XIV: In the Court of the Sun King

2026-10-29 · 55 min · Episode 134

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika GosslWritten By: Jo Steer Learn how the French king Louis XIV - Europe’s longest-reigning monarch - cemented his power, ruling from the Palace of…
The Cottingley Fairies: The Hoax that Shocked the World

2026-10-27 · 49 min · Episode 133

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Jessica MillerDiscover the story behind the pictures that captivated Britain in 1917 - photographs taken by two young cousins…
Jack the Ripper: Why Was London’s Most Notorious Serial Killer Never Caught?

2026-10-25 · 48 min · Episode 132

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

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Oldest episode in feed: 11/2024 · over a year
Typical length: 53 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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