Podcast
Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation
Hosted by Harris | ASMR & Insomnia Network · EN
Enjoy calming sleep stories about history to help you relax at bedtime. Topics include The Titanic, Henry Ford, Gold Rush, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Pirates, True Crime, UFOs, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Marco Polo, Rum, Salt, Coal, Oil, Pearls, and much more. These calm history sleep stories will distract and relax your bedtime brain squirrels. Access over 600 relaxing and AD-FREE episodes at www.calmhistory.com.
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Bigfoot – Part 2: Plaster, Videos, & DNA – Hoaxes or Humanoids? | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
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Transcribe →*Sample* | Charlie Chaplin – Part 3: The Little Tramp turns into Hitler | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #82)
2w ago00:12:38Tap to summarizeThe full version of this episode (43 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirts for sleeping are “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] Visit the Silk+ Expo [silkpodcasts.com/expo] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-12-Sample-B82-Chaplin-3.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →Bigfoot – Part 1: Early Sightings & Encounters – Delusions or Discoveries? | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
3w ago00:42:31Tap to summarizeAccess over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code SILK at https://www.oneskin.co/SILK #oneskinpod Nordlayer Browser: https://nordlayer.com/browser/ ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirt for sleeping is “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Rate & review Calm History on [Apple Podcasts] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/op3.dev/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-12-PURE-B64-Bigfoot-1.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →*Sample* | Sewing Machines: A History of Inventors, Fires, Lawsuits, & Bigamy | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #94)
3w ago00:13:01Tap to summarizeThe full version of this episode (43 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirts for sleeping are “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] Visit the Silk+ Expo [silkpodcasts.com/expo] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-11-Sample-B94-Sewing-3-Sewing-Machines.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →Prohibition – Part 2: The History of Rum, Rum-Running, & Speakeasies | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
4w ago00:43:39Tap to summarizeAccess over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). Warby Parker: buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://warbyparker.com/SILK Using the link above helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirt for sleeping is “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Rate & review Calm History on [Apple Podcasts] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/op3.dev/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-11-PURE-B75-Prohibition-2.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →*Sample* | The 1880 Arctic Whaling Voyage of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #98)
4w ago00:14:44Tap to summarizeThe full version of this episode (42 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirts for sleeping are “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] Visit the Silk+ Expo [silkpodcasts.com/expo] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-10-Sample-B98-Conan-Doyle-2-Whaling.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →Prohibition – Part 1: A True Crime Story about Booze, Bootleggers, & Bribes | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
Apr 2000:41:46Tap to summarizeAccess over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code SILK at https://www.oneskin.co/SILK #oneskinpod ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirt for sleeping is “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Rate & review Calm History on [Apple Podcasts] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/op3.dev/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-10-PURE-B62-Prohibition-1.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →*Sample* | John Jacob Astor IV: Tycoon Life & Titanic Death | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #90)
Apr 1900:12:34Tap to summarizeThe full version of this episode (38 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirts for sleeping are “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] Visit the Silk+ Expo [silkpodcasts.com/expo] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-9-Sample-B90-Titanic-Astor.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →History of Pearls – Part 2: King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, Fake Pearls, Black Pearls, Pearl Biology, Pearl Jam, & World’s Largest Pearls | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
Mar 2300:53:22Tap to summarizeSquarespace: Use the code SILK to save 10% off your first website or domain at https://www.squarespace.com/silk ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirt for sleeping is “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Rate & review Calm History on [Apple Podcasts] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/op3.dev/e/mgln.ai/e/802/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-9-PURE-B63b-Pearls-2.mp3 ************************************
Transcribe →*Sample* | Uranium: History, Mining, Dangers, Nuclear Physics, Marie Curie, & Pitchblende | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #87)
Mar 2100:12:46Tap to summarizeThe full version of this episode (40 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Extended Soothing Voices (15+ episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR University (10 episodes) ***************** Calm History T-Shirts & more: https://silkswag.dashery.com/ Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Socks, Coffee Mugs, Pillows, & more. Tip: The softest T-shirts for sleeping are “TriBlend”. 20+ Sleep Tricks, Gadgets, & Tips: https://www.silkpodcasts.com/sleep 7 Cozy Ways to Listen to Podcasts in Bed 15 EZ Ways to Sleep Cooler, Warmer, or Deeper ***************** Become a Silk+ Member for FREE [silkpodcasts.com/plus] To get alerts of new episodes, tap “Follow“ on [Apple or Spotify] Shape the future of Calm History [Vote Now] Create a Podcast with My Help: [silkpodcasting.com/create] Website, Contact, & All My Podcasts [silkpodcasts.com] Explore my Favorite Goodies [silkpodcasts.com/faves] Visit the Silk+ Expo [silkpodcasts.com/expo] https://media.blubrry.com/1465375/sleepwithsilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-8-Sample-B87-Marie-Curie-1-uranium.mp3 ************************************
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