Sleepy History podcast

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.  Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com.

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.

 

#57

Marzipan

Tonight, indulge in the sweet and surprising history of marzipan. Made from almonds and su... more

07 Dec 2025

48 MINS

48:25

07 Dec 2025


#56

The Roman Colosseum

Tonight, step into ancient Rome and explore the captivating history of the Colosseum. Once... more

30 Nov 2025

47 MINS

47:27

30 Nov 2025


#55

Benjamin Franklin

Inventor, writer, diplomat, and one of America’s Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin’s cur... more

23 Nov 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:00

23 Nov 2025


#54

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

It wasn't even the first Thanksgiving Day parade in the United States. But what began as a... more

16 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:42

16 Nov 2025


#53

Catherine the Great

Drift off to sleep with the remarkable life of Catherine the Great in this relaxing bedtim... more

09 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:15

09 Nov 2025


#52

The Gunpowder Plot

In 1605, a group of English Catholics plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assa... more

02 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:10

02 Nov 2025


#51

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Hidden in desert caves for nearly two thousand years, the Dead Sea Scrolls offer a rare an... more

26 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:00

26 Oct 2025


#50

Bigfoot

For generations, tales of a mysterious, towering creature roaming the forests of North Ame... more

19 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:26

19 Oct 2025


#49

Cinema

From flickering silent films to the golden age of Hollywood and the digital blockbusters o... more

12 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:42

12 Oct 2025


#48

Ibn Battuta | The World's Greatest Traveler?

One of the greatest travelers the world has ever known, Ibn Battuta journeyed over 70,000 ... more

05 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:45

05 Oct 2025


#47

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon have long ca... more

28 Sep 2025

47 MINS

47:00

28 Sep 2025


#46

Fashion Week

Fashion Week began as exclusive salon shows in Paris and evolved into a global phenomenon ... more

21 Sep 2025

40 MINS

40:44

21 Sep 2025


#45

The Renaissance

The Renaissance was a period of rebirth, beauty, and bold new ideas. In this sleepy story,... more

14 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:50

14 Sep 2025


#44

The Loch Ness Monster

For nearly a century, whispers of a creature lurking in the dark waters of Scotland’s Loch... more

07 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:59

07 Sep 2025


#43

The Ginkgo Biloba Tree

Known as a living fossil, the Ginkgo Biloba Tree has survived for over 200 million years t... more

31 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:00

31 Aug 2025


#42

Libraries

Libraries have collected knowledge deemed important for millennia. From the ancient scroll... more

24 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:45

24 Aug 2025


#41

Pizza

From its humble beginnings as flatbread in ancient civilizations to its rise as a global c... more

17 Aug 2025

44 MINS

44:54

17 Aug 2025