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Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

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

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50:59

The Vikings: Were the Vikings the Fiercest Warriors...

Sleepy History ·

2026/10/04

✨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

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53:34

Ferdinand Magellan: He Died Trying to Sail Around the...

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2026/10/01

✨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

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51:00

Iraq: The Rise of the World’s First Cities

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2026/09/27

✨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

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188:34

Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Fighting...

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2026/09/24

✨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

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46:15

What Life Was Really Like Inside a Medieval Castle

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2026/09/20

✨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

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53:03

Ancient Rome: What Was It Like to Live There?

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2026/09/17

✨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,

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50:52

Antarctica: The Daring Race to the South Pole

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2026/09/13

✨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,

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51:38

Cleopatra: Why Did She Gamble Everything on Rome?

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2026/09/10

✨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,

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52:48

Beer: The World’s Oldest Drink?

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2026/09/06

✨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

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60:01

Easter Island: Who Really Built the Moai?

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2026/09/03

✨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,

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46:45

The Sleepy Bookshelf: Just Jane - Mansfield Park,...

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2026/09/02

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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69:05

The Mars Missions: Could There Be Life on the Red...

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2026/08/30

✨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

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51:41

Women’s Suffrage: How Women Fought for the Right to Vote

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2026/08/27

✨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

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51:08

Astrology: When It was a Science

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2026/08/23

✨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

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50:31

The Tudors: Were the Tudors the Worst Family in the...

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2026/08/20

✨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,

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48:34

The International Space Station: How Humans Live in...

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2026/08/16

✨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,

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57:32

The Taj Mahal: Why Was It Really Built?

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2026/08/13

✨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

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53:20

Charles II and the Stuart Restoration: Why Did...

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2026/08/09

✨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

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37:49

The Pony Express

Sleepy History ·

2026/08/06

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,

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49:45

Robin Hood

Sleepy History ·

2026/08/02

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Alicia SteffannTrace 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

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