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Sleepy History

Sleepy History

By: Slumber Studios
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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.Slumber Studios Social Sciences World
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  • The Sandwich

    The Sandwich
    Jun 21 2026
    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer The sandwich transformed an everyday meal into a simple and enduring delight. From its famous namesake to countless variations enjoyed around the world, its history reflects convenience, creativity, and changing tastes. Shared at bustling markets, quiet picnics, and family tables alike, it has become a beloved part of daily life. Tonight, wander through the origins, evolution, and lasting appeal of the sandwich, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Israel, Smoking, Immigration, Food, Discrimination #History #Sleep #Sandwich #food 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Pearls

    Pearls
    Jun 18 2026
    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Dee Ahmed Pearls have rested quietly beneath the sea for millennia, formed through patience and the hidden rhythms of nature. From ancient divers searching coastal waters to royal collections and treasured heirlooms, their luminous beauty has inspired admiration across cultures. Woven into stories of trade, craftsmanship, and elegance, they remain among the world's most enduring natural gems. Tonight, wander through the origins, discoveries, and timeless allure of pearls as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Ancient History, Craftmanship, Myths & Legends #History #Sleep #ancienthistory #Religioustraditions #Pearls #Craftsmanship #Myths #legends 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • The Bible

    The Bible
    Jun 14 2026
    ✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney The Bible has journeyed through centuries as one of the world's most influential and widely read collections of writings. From ancient manuscripts carefully copied by hand to beautifully illuminated pages preserved in monasteries, its story is woven through history, culture, and faith. Languages, traditions, and generations have carried its words across continents and through time. Tonight, wander through the origins, preservation, and enduring legacy of the Bible, as you sink into a deep sleep. Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Ancient History, Civil Rights, US History, Death, Slavery and Abolition #History #Sleep #ancienthistory #Civilrights #Bible #Christianty #Catholic #usa 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. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
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It works I always fall asleep. It’s also very interesting. Definitely worth a listen! Although I never finish an episode

Sleepy as hell

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I love this podcast. It helps me fall asleep but also learn something while I'm at it. It's exactly what I was looking for thank you!

So relaxing

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It’s very chill

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