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.

PodSkip has analyzed 28 episodes of Sleepy History, averaging 2.2 ads per episode (6% of runtime).

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Lighthouses
Jun 25, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Lighthouses have stood watch along distant shores for centuries, their steady beams…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ancient Egypt
Jun 11, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Jo Steer Ancient Egypt flourished along the banks of the Nile, where the rhythm of the river shaped life…
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Umbrellas
Jun 07, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Angela Wood Umbrellas have sheltered travelers for centuries, unfolding quietly against rain and sun…
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The White Wedding Dress
Jun 04, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Vanessa Labrie Written By: Alicia Steffann This special episode has previously run on Get Sleepy, another podcast produced by…
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The Holy Grail
May 31, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alicia Steffann The Holy Grail has been hidden through legend for centuries, somewhere between…
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Peanut Butter
May 28, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia LeVesque Peanut butter slowly found its place in kitchens and cupboards, transforming a simple…
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The Strait of Hormuz
May 24, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney The Strait of Hormuz has long stood as a narrow passage with immense importance…
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Books
May 21, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessica Gössl Written By: Alexandra Turney Books have quietly carried human thought across time, preserving stories, knowledge…
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Human Civilization
May 17, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Laila Weir Human Civilization has seen thousands of years' worth of evolution, physically, socially…
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The First Punic War
May 14, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney The First Punic War unfolded across distant seas, where quiet horizons met the ambitions…
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Afternoon Tea
May 10, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Afternoon tea emerged as a quiet pause in the rhythm of the day, a gentle ritual of warmth and…
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Beatrix Potter
May 07, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ This special episode has previously run on Get Sleepy, another podcast produced by Slumber Studios! If you're looking for more Beatrix Potter…
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Europe
May 03, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Europe’s story unfolds slowly across time, from the first humans who wandered its…
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Wine
Apr 30, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Wine has flowed quietly through the story of human life, a companion to harvests…
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Iran
Apr 26, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Iran’s story stretches across thousands of years, where ancient empires once rose…
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Bedtime Stories
Apr 19, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gössl Written By: Jo Steer Bedtime stories have long drifted through the quiet hours of night, carrying voices, dreams…
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Atlantis
Apr 12, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alicia Steffann Atlantis lingers at the edge of memory and imagination, a story carried across centuries…
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Vaccines
Apr 05, 2026
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jacob Duarte Spiel Vaccines quietly changed the course of human history, offering protection…
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Martha's Vineyard
Mar 29, 2026
Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Martha’s Vineyard rises from the Atlantic like a quiet promise, its shores kissed by waves and wind. From the earliest Indigenous communities…
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Venice
Mar 22, 2026
Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Venice rose slowly from the water, a city of stone and reflection shaped by tides and time. From quiet canals and drifting gondolas to…
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Josephine Baker
Mar 15, 2026
Narrated By: Jessika Gössl Written By: Laila Weir Symbol of Jazz Age glamour, WWII spy, and civil rights activist... Josephine Baker moved through the world with grace, courage, and quiet…
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The London Underground
Mar 08, 2026
Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Beneath the quiet streets of London, the Underground began its slow and steady journey. From the first steam-powered tunnels to the familiar hum…
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Telescopes
Mar 01, 2026
Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Laila Weir Telescopes quietly widened humanity’s view of the universe, drawing distant lights closer to wondering eyes. From simple lenses held beneath darkened…
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Coco Chanel
Feb 22, 2026
Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Laila Weir Coco Chanel wove elegance and freedom into the fabric of the modern world. From the quiet streets of Saumur to the bustling ateliers of Paris, her…
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The French Revolution
Feb 15, 2026
Narrated by: Jessika Gössl Written by: Alexandra Turney From whispered conversations in Paris cafés to the slow turning of history at Versailles, ideas of liberty and change drifted through a…
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William Shakespeare
Feb 08, 2026
Narrated by: Simon Mattacks Written by: Jo Steer Known as one of the greatest English writers of all time... William Shakespeare’s words have drifted through centuries like a quiet river of dreams…
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The Wheel
Feb 01, 2026
Narrated by: Arif Hodzic Written by: Jo Steer The wheel reshaped the rhythm of human life, turning effort into motion and distance into possibility. From its earliest traces carved in ancient…
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