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   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

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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   E125 · 8 Oct 2026 · 49 minNew

   Boudica’s Revolt: The Queen Who Burned London to the Ground

   ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer Find out how a Celtic queen led a revolt against the Romans in 1st century Britain, and became an icon. Includes mentions of: History, War, Battle, Religion, Violence #History #Sleep #Boudica #Rome #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 mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp…

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   E124 · 6 Oct 2026 · 51 min

   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…

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    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…

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