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Sleep With History

Fall asleep to the stories that shaped the world. Sleep with History blends rich, immersive tales from the past with the calming rhythm of bedtime narration. From ancient empires to pivotal revolutions, each episode transforms real historical events into atmospheric stories designed to quiet the mind and ease you into restful sleep. Whether you"re fascinated by the lives of forgotten queens, the rise of empires, or the quiet moments that sparked world-changing ideas, this is history like you"ve

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15:22

Opium Wars and the establishment of European spheres...

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2025/12/22

This Winter: the original Season 1 collection - the episodes that started it all. In this episode we draw the curtains back on Britannia's potentially nefarious plot to tilt the Asian trading silver-balance to their side using opium, sparking a fiery conflict that would leave indelible scars. Discover how the echoes of European influence resonate through the transformative architecture, linguistic developments, and cultural nuances that help shape China's identity today. We shall become

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18:00

The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)

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2025/12/15

This Winter: the original Season 1 collection - the episodes that started it all. In this first episode of Sleep with History we'll traverse the battlefields, castles, and corridors of power during a period marked by honor, treachery, innovation, and resilience. We are about to explore the Hundred Years' War, a monumental conflict that shaped European destiny. Discover what led to this century-long struggle between two mighty powers, England and France. What was the role of legendary

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24:50

Founding of the City of Constantinople (330 CE)

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2025/12/10

In the twilight of a faltering Roman Empire, the foundations of Constantinople were set, a city born from the vision of Constantine the Great amidst a time of tumult and transformation. As the empire writhed under the weight of internal strife and external threats, this new capital emerged as a beacon of hope and renewal, straddling the vibrant collision of Europe and Asia. It was here, on the cusp of two continents, that Constantine sculpted his legacy, intertwining the spiritual with the

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23:09

Building of the Panama Canal (1904-1914)

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2025/12/08

As twilight enfolds the isthmus of Panama, a slender bridge of land whispered with the dreams of navigators and conquerors, we transcend time to trace its transformation from an ancient transit route to a marvel of modern engineering. In our journey, the rugged landscapes speak of both the allure and the adversity faced by those who once envisioned a pathway uniting the worlds two vast oceans. Cradled between the Caribbean and the Pacific, the isthmus harbored tales of perilous ventures and

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25:24

Marco Polo and His Journeys to the East (1271-1295)

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2025/12/05

As dusk settled across the medieval landscape, cities like Venice blossomed into thriving hubs of commerce and culture, their streets echoing with the whispers of an impending Renaissance. Meanwhile, far beyond the familiar canals, the vast Mongol Empire wove a mosaic of trade and tolerance, its borders pulsing with the safe transit of goods and ideas along the celebrated Silk Road. In this episode, we trace the intrepid paths of Marco Polo, whose youthful ventures into these contrasting

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23:51

The Crusades: Conflict and Commerce in the Middle...

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2025/12/03

As dusk settles over a Europe in the throes of transformation, we find ourselves weaving through the dense kaleidoscope of the Crusades, a period not merely of religious zeal but of profound sociopolitical upheaval. In the shadows of fortified castles and the echoes of clashing swords, a complex ballet of ambition, desperation, and devotion plays out across continents. Our journey transports us to the bustling streets of Byzantine cities under siege, to council chambers where impassioned

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23:57

The Rise of the Zulu Kingdom under Shaka Zulu...

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2025/12/01

In the quiet hours before the storm of empire, the land that would be called KwaZulu Natal lay tranquil, a mosaic of pastoral tribes under starlit African skies. Here, amid the gentle lowing of cattle and the soft murmurings of village life, the rolling hills held the whispers of change, ushered in by the formidable Shaka Zulu. His legacy, crafted with the sharp edges of military genius and the deep cuts of relentless ambition, reshaped the woven patchwork of these communities into a

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24:09

The Industrial Revolution in Britain (1760-1840)

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2025/11/28

In the gentle lull before the Industrial Revolution, our world rested in the calm of agrarian rhythms, where life danced quietly to the tune of natures ebb and flow. We journey back to a time where small villages dotted the English countryside, fields were tended by hands guided by centuries of tradition, and the impending whisper of change was carried softly on the breeze. As the hum of machinery began to echo in the distance, signaling the dawn of unprecedented transformation, we explore

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24:43

The Phoenicians: Pioneers of Trade and Navigation...

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2025/11/26

Envision the ancient sands of the Mediterranean cradling the dawn of Phoenician civilization, where the rugged terrains of Lebanon whispered secrets of survival to the seafarers. In the embrace of scarcity, these ingenious minds crafted ships, charting nebulous waters under starlit skies, connecting distant civilizations through webs of trade and cultural exchange. As their sails bloomed against the coastal breeze, they unfurled the scripts of the first alphabet, writing themselves into the

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26:13

The Edo Period: A Time of Peace and Cultural...

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2025/11/24

As twilight deepens across an ancient Japan, we transport ourselves to the Edo period, an era of whispered calm settled beneath the watchful reign of the Tokugawa shogunate. Amidst this backdrop of societal stasis and sequestered splendor, the pulse of culture beats subtly yet resoundingly through ukiyo-e art, Kabuki theater, and the distilled brevity of haiku. Our journey through these tranquil centuries reveals a landscape meticulously woven with the threads of peace, isolation, and

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23:32

The Rise of the Ottoman Empire (1299-1922)

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2025/11/21

As night blankets the landscape, we find ourselves wandering through the early foundations of the Ottoman Empire, where the whispers of a nascent power stir under the moonlit sky of what is now Turkey. In this serene journey, we explore the intricate collage of Anatolian beyliks and the echo of Byzantine sophistication, weaving through the tales of Osman I whose name heralds the dawn of a formidable realm. Among whispers of old wars and the gentle fusion of Christian and Muslim traditions,

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22:36

The Space Race: USA and USSR's Battle Beyond Earth...

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2025/11/19

Beneath the silver glow of the moon, we find ourselves cradled in the infinite embrace of the cosmos, where whispers of the Space Race evoke dreams of a time when the stars were a grand stage for rivalry and ambition. As the chill of the Cold War settled over the Earth, two behemoths, the United States and the Soviet Union, cast their gazes upwards, each determined to unfurl their banners in the celestial void, marking achievements not just in technology but in the realms of human courage

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21:26

The Manhattan Project and the Development of the...

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2025/11/17

Beneath the shadow of a world at war, an assembly of brilliant minds embarked on a clandestine journey that would redefine the boundaries of power and possibility. In the secret havens of the Manhattan Project, from the remote deserts of New Mexico to the vast spaces of Washington, the air was thick with the silent anticipation of a discovery that could end the war, or begin a new era of conflict. This episode unfurls the intricate mixture of human endeavor, ethical paradoxes, and the

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22:59

The Era of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933)

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2025/11/14

As twilight settles over the whispered streets of a bygone era, we journey back to the soft shadows and hushed tones of Prohibition America, where the clipped jazz rhythms once played beneath the hum of quiet rebellion. In this tranquil exploration, we delve into a time when speakeasies flourished in secrecy, and the nations resolve was tested by the silent stirrings of societal change. Our narrative glides through a landscape painted with the forbidden colors of desire and determination,

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24:57

The Amarna Period: Revolution and Artistry in Ancient...

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2025/11/12

As night deepens and the world quiets, we trace the serene yet transformative currents of ancient Egypts Amarna Period, a time of profound ideological shifts under Pharaoh Akhenaten. In the stillness of our thoughts, we wander through the echoes of Akhetaten, a city born from Akhenaten’s bold vision, where temples and art breathed life into a solitary sun disk worshiped above all. Here, amid whispers of sand and time, the marriage of political power and divine revelation unfolds, portrayed

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23:38

Arrival of Europeans and the beginning of the...

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2025/11/10

As dusk falls on the vibrant kaleidoscope of the 15th century, we wade gently into an era where the threads of the Renaissance wove through Europe, sparking an age of profound artistic and intellectual revival. Amidst this rebirth, whispers of distant shores began to stir the hearts of Europes maritime powers, driven by a complex blend of economic desires and spiritual zeal. The gentle ripple of this curiosity soon swelled into the formidable waves of exploration, nudging forth a world

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25:06

The Byzantine Empire becomes the dominant power in...

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2025/11/07

As the Roman Empire whispered its last breaths, a new era blossomed in the heart of Greece, where the Byzantine Empire slowly unfurled its regal mosaic. In this tranquil sleepcast, we wander through the hushed corridors of history, where the echoes of ancient politics, culture, and spirituality weave a tale of transformation and renewal. Drift with us along the cobblestone paths of Constantinople, under the twilight of a fading empire, and into the dawn of a new cultural identity embraced

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24:55

People's Republic of China established under...

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2025/11/05

Tonight, we meander through the deep, transformative currents of history to the momentous year of 1949, when the Peoples Republic of China was born under a blanket of starlit revolution. In the shadowy quiet of pre-dawn years, the seeds of change were sown, nurtured by the struggle and aspirations of a nation fractured by warfare and ideological divides. Under the whispering winds of global influence and entwined destinies, the landscape of East Asia was quietly reshaped along with the

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23:27

Founding of New York City (1624)

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2025/11/03

As twilight drapes over the verdant hills of ancient Mannahatta, the gentle rustle of trees and the lapping waters recount the islands tranquil beginnings, long before it became the throbbing heart of New York City. In this sleepcast, we journey through the echoes of time, where the strategic whispers between the Dutch and the Lenape foretell a city’s birth amidst the silent watch of the Hudson. Our narrative flows smoothly from the serene wilderness to the burgeoning commotion of New

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21:41

Queen Victoria's Reign Over the British Empire...

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2025/10/31

As the sun set on a young Queen Victorias first day of reign, her kingdom stood at the brink of transformation, where the smoky whispers of steam engines commingled with the crisp rustle of telegraph papers. We drift through the shadows and light of an era defined by iron and innovation, where railways stitched landscapes together and the pulse of the industrial revolution throbbed beneath cobblestone streets. In the quiet corners of a burgeoning empire, the echoes of cultural shift and the

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