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Sleepy History

by Slumber Studios · English · History

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 52 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026 · 51 minNew

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 #Decimal #Library #libraries #USA #Classification About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you…

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E123 · 4 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 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…
E122 · 1 Oct 2026 · 54 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 #Magellan #Colonization #Travel #Exploration About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If…
E121 · 27 Sep 2026 · 51 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 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…
E120 · 24 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 9 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 against women, political violence, segregation, sexual assault #History #Sleep #Rosa #Parks #Civil #Rights #protest #Boycott #Racism #Segregation About Sleepy History Explore history's most…
E119 · 20 Sep 2026 · 46 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, Marriage, Children, Routines, Animals, and Religious Traditions. #History #Sleep #Medieval #Times #Period #dayinthelife About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people,…
E118 · 17 Sep 2026 · 53 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 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…
E117 · 13 Sep 2026 · 51 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 #Antarctica 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…
E116 · 10 Sep 2026 · 52 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 #Mark #Antony 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…
E115 · 6 Sep 2026 · 53 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 #alcohol #drinking #ancient #traditions About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle…
E114 · 3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

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 #Rapa #Nui #Colonization 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…
2 Sep 2026 · 47 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
E113 · 30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 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 #Sleep #science #Mars #space #experiments About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you…
E112 · 27 Aug 2026 · 52 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 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…
E111 · 23 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 #Virgo #Cancer #Gemini #Taurus #Leo #Pisces #Scorpio #Libra #Sagittarius #Capricorn About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in…
E110 · 20 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 #Stuart #British #UK 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…
E109 · 16 Aug 2026 · 49 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 #nature #experiments 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…
E108 · 13 Aug 2026 · 58 min

The Taj Mahal: Why Was It Really Built?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Arif HodzicWritten 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 #Sleep #Taj #Mahal #religion #architecture About Sleepy HistoryExplore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you…
E107 · 9 Aug 2026 · 53 min

Charles II and the Stuart Restoration: Why Did England Kill One King and then Crown His Son?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Learn about King Charles II’s struggle to take the throne in the aftermath of the English Civil War, and the rich culture of Restoration England. Narrated by our beloved Simon Mattacks, allow the rich history of Charles II and the Stuart Restoration to bring you to a deep sleep. Includes mentions of: British History, Death, Religious Traditions, Violence, War #History #Sleep #Charles #2nd #Stuart #Restoration #British #UK About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories,…
E106 · 6 Aug 2026 · 38 min

The Pony Express

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 humans. ✨ Narrated By: TK KellmanWritten By: Tom Wilton In this episode, explore the fascinating history of America's most famous horse-and-rider mail service. #History #Sleep #pony #express #US #Story About Sleepy HistoryExplore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall…
E105 · 2 Aug 2026 · 50 min

Robin Hood

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Alicia Steffann Trace the fascinating history of Robin Hood, from his possible roots in medieval gang rivalries to popular adaptations of his story like the comedic Men in Tights. Narrated by our beloved Simon Mattacks, allow the story of Robin Hood and his origins bring you to a deep and impactful sleep. Includes mentions of: Literature and Literary History, British History #History #Sleep #Robin #Hood #fiction #literature About Sleepy HistoryExplore history's most intriguing stories, people, places,…
E104 · 30 Jul 2026 · 56 min

Psychedelics

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney In tonight's episode, learn about the role of hallucinogenic substances in ancient rituals, and discover the surprising history of LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and ayahuasca. Voiced by our talented Arif Hodzic, you can rest assured that this dreamy episode will lull you right to sleep. Includes mentions of: Hallucinogens, Drugs, US History, Archaeology, Religious Traditions, Addiction. #History #Sleep #drugs #LSD #mushrooms #acid #hallucinogens #peyote About Sleepy HistoryExplore…
E103 · 26 Jul 2026 · 52 min

Christopher Columbus

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Alexandra Turney Explore the extraordinary life of the navigator Christopher Columbus, whose travels changed history, and continue to cause controversy. Includes mentions of: Colonization, Politics, US History, Slavery, Violence, Boats, Travel#History #Sleep #christopher #columbus #colonization #world #explorerAbout Sleepy HistoryExplore 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…
E102 · 23 Jul 2026 · 50 min

Summer Camp

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia SteffannTrace the history of summer camps from the humble outdoor experiences for children in Civil War-era America to the Vladimir Lenin All-Union Pioneer Organization in Soviet Russia and beyond. Includes mentions of: communism, Fascism, WWII, WWI, Russian History, American Civil War, US History, British History#History #Sleep #summercamp #parent #trap #camp #summerAbout Sleepy HistoryExplore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely…
E101 · 19 Jul 2026 · 51 min

Evolution

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jacob Duarte Spiel Trace the theory of evolution through the ages, from Islamic biologists and Taoist thinkers to Charles Darwin and modern DNA research. Allow Simon's steady voice to lull you to sleep through the fascinating discoveries that have given us a better understanding of our existence. Includes mentions of: Science & Nature, Experimentation, Literature & Literary History, Evolution. #History #Sleep #evolution #science #DNA #experiments #Darwin About Sleepy History Explore history's most…
E100 · 16 Jul 2026 · 35 min

Impressionist Art

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Angela Wood In tonight's episode, discover how the Impressionist movement began in 19th century Paris, and how painters such as Monet and Renoir revolutionised the art world. Includes mentions of: Art History #History #Sleep #impressionist #art #creativity #artist #painting 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…
E99 · 12 Jul 2026 · 53 min

Spartacus

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Trace the history of Spartacus, the legendary Thracian warrior and formerly enslaved gladiator, who led a revolt and went into battle against the armies of Rome. Includes mentions of: War, Politics, Death, Slavery, and Violence #History #Sleep #Spartacus #Sparta #ancienthistory #battle #podcast 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…
E98 · 9 Jul 2026 · 47 min

Barber Shops

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Angela Wood Barber shops have long been places of conversation, community, and craftsmanship. From ancient barbers who performed a variety of services to the familiar neighborhood shops of today, their history reflects changing styles and social traditions. Across centuries, they have remained gathering places where stories are shared and routines quietly unfold. Tonight, discover the origins and evolution of the barber shop, and unwind with a journey through everyday history. Includes mentions of:…
E97 · 5 Jul 2026 · 57 min

The English Civil War

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer The English Civil War was a period of profound change that reshaped the relationship between the monarchy, the parliament, and the people of England. From political disagreements and religious tensions to battles that altered the course of a nation, its story is one of conflict, conviction, and transformation. The events of these years left a lasting mark on British history and government. Tonight, trace the causes, key figures, and consequences of the English Civil War as the day gently…
E96 · 2 Jul 2026 · 53 min

Pyjamas

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Pyjamas have accompanied evenings of rest for centuries, evolving from practical garments into familiar symbols of comfort and relaxation. From their origins in South Asia to their adoption in Europe and beyond, they reflect changing fashions, customs, and ideas about sleep. Along the way, they became a cherished part of bedtime routines around the world. Tonight, explore the history, culture, and enduring appeal of pajamas, and settle into a peaceful night's rest. Includes mentions…

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

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Publisher: Slumber Studios
Language: English
Category: History
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 52 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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