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Sleepy History
Hosted by Slumber Studios · EN
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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The White Wedding Dress
2d ago00:54:03Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Vanessa Labrie Written By: Alicia Steffann The white wedding dress emerged slowly as a symbol of ceremony, tradition, and changing fashion. From royal celebrations and hand-sewn fabrics to flowing veils and delicate lace, its history reflects centuries of culture, craftsmanship, and ritual. Tonight, wander through the origins, traditions, and enduring elegance of the white wedding dress, as you drift into a cozy night's sleep. Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Wedding, Fashion, WWII, WWI, US History, Undergarments #History #Sleep #wedding #dress #fashion #WWI #WWII 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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The Holy Grail
4d ago00:44:03Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alicia Steffann The Holy Grail has been hidden through legend for centuries, somewhere between history, faith, and imagination. From medieval tales of wandering knights to whispered stories of hidden relics and sacred quests, its mystery has inspired countless seekers across time. Castles, candlelit halls, and distant landscapes became part of a story shaped by devotion, wonder, and longing. Wander through these legends, symbolism, and enduring fascination of the Holy Grail as you drift into a peaceful sleep. Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Knights Templar, Literature & Literary History #History #Sleep #holygrail #knights #medieval #indianajones #templar 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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Peanut Butter
1w ago00:59:19Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia LeVesque Peanut butter slowly found its place in kitchens and cupboards, transforming a simple ingredient into a familiar comfort. From early methods of grinding peanuts by hand to the smooth and creamy spreads enjoyed around the world, its story unfolds through invention, nourishment, and everyday ritual. Sandwiches, recipes, and shared meals carried their quiet popularity across generations. Tonight, wander through the origins, traditions, and enduring charm of peanut butter. Includes mentions of: Business, WWI, WWII, Slavery, Agriculture, the American Civil War. #History #Sleep #peanutbutter #howitsmade #business #agriculture #Americancivilwar #UShistory 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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The Strait of Hormuz
2w ago00:49:33Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney The Strait of Hormuz has long stood as a narrow passage with immense importance, where quiet waters connect distant regions and histories. For centuries, traders, travelers, and powerful empires moved through its currents, drawn by commerce, strategy, and the promise of connection between seas. It became a focal point of rivalry and negotiation, its significance echoing far beyond its shores. Even today, the strait remains deeply tied to the flow of global trade and energy, linking its ancient past to the wider world of the present. Tonight, wander through the history, power struggles, and enduring importance of the Strait of Hormuz, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: War, Ancient History, colonialism, current events, bodies of water #History #Sleep #rest #Straitofhormuz #hormuz #Ancienthistory #war #colonialism #travel 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/contactSleepy 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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Books
2w ago00:50:31Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessica Gössl Written By: Alexandra Turney Books have quietly carried human thought across time, preserving stories, knowledge, and imagination in their pages. From early markings pressed into clay and ink brushed onto parchment to the turning of printed pages by candlelight, their presence has shaped how ideas are shared and remembered. Shelves, libraries, and well-worn covers hold the echoes of countless voices. Tonight, wander through the origins, evolution, and enduring magic of books, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Ancient History, Literature & Literary History, and Religious Traditions #Sleepy #History #bedtime #storytelling #ancienthistory #books 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/contactSleepy 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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Human Civilization
3w ago01:01:10Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Laila Weir Human Civilization has seen thousands of years' worth of evolution, physically, socially, and mentally, on our planet. Tonight, we will trace the long history of human civilization, from pictures inscribed in clay, to Ancient Greece and Rome, and beyond. Allow the story of our home to unfold as you drift into a relaxing, peaceful sleep. Includes mentions of: War, Ancient History, inventions #History #Sleep #rest #Storytelling #Ancienthistory #war #change #growth 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/contactSleepy 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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The First Punic War
3w ago00:51:50Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney The First Punic War unfolded across distant seas, where quiet horizons met the ambitions of growing powers. Between Rome and Carthage, ships moved slowly over dangerous waters, carrying the weight of strategy, patience, and time. Battles came and faded like tides, shaping the course of two ancient civilizations. Through years of effort and endurance, the balance of the Mediterranean began to shift. Tonight, wander through the causes, journeys, and lasting legacy of the First Punic War, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Death, War, Ancient History, Military History, Slavery, Animals, Archaeology #History #Sleep #rest #Storytelling #Ancienthistory #Militaryhistory #war 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/contactSleepy 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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Afternoon Tea
4w ago00:49:59Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Afternoon tea emerged as a quiet pause in the rhythm of the day, a gentle ritual of warmth and conversation. From its early reputation of being an exotic beverage, barely known to Europe, the path to becoming one of the most popular everyday rituals is intriguing to say the least. Tonight, wander through the origins, rituals, and enduring charm of afternoon tea, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: History, Societal Norms #history #sleep #bedtime #tea #afternoontea #England #worldhistory 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/contactSleepy 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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Beatrix Potter
4w ago00:43:29Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ This special episode has previously run on Get Sleepy, another podcast produced by Slumber Studios! If you're looking for more Beatrix Potter content, you can visit our other show, The Sleepy Bookshelf, for stories narrated by Elizabeth Grace. Narrated By: Elizabeth Grace Written By: Jessica Miller Within the quiet rooms of her family home in England, Beatrix Potter’s world slowly came to life, shaped by careful observation and a deep love for the natural world. From delicate botanical sketches to the gentle stories she would one day share, her craft grew in stillness and curiosity. Behind the familiar tales lay a thoughtful and private spirit, drawn to nature’s smallest details and quiet rhythms. Over time, that devotion blossomed into a lasting commitment to preserving the landscapes she cherished. Tonight, wander through the life, artistry, and enduring legacy of Beatrix Potter, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Death, Animals, Children, Romance, and History #BeatrixPotter #author #Childrensstories #history #romance #death 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/contactSleepy 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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Europe
May 301:00:58Tap to summarize✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Europe’s story unfolds slowly across time, from the first humans who wandered its forests and valleys to the shaping of nations, cultures, and shared ideas. Through ancient settlements, quiet medieval towns, and the shifting rhythms of history, generations left their marks upon the land. Over centuries, paths once divided gradually drew closer, leading toward cooperation and the formation of the European Union. Tonight, wander through the origins, journeys, and enduring story of Europe, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: History, Religious Traditions, French Revolution, Ancient History, British History, War, Colonialism, WWII, WWI #history #sleep #bedtime #Europe #war #Colonialism #ancienthistory #BritishHistory 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/contactSleepy 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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