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.Β
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Crazy Horse and Custer: The Last Stand that Shocked America
Episode 137
Thursday, November 5, 2026 β’ Duration 48:06
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨
Narrated By: Heather FosterWritten By: Alicia Steffann
Explore the history of the Battle of Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass, often misdescribed as βCusterβs Last Stand,β and discover how Crazy Horse used a smarter and more tactical approach to defeat Custerβs headstrong army.
Includes mentions of: Indigenous History, War, Violence, Indian Removal Act
#History #Sleep #Indigenous
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Pumpkin Spice: How an Autumn Flavor Took Over the World
Episode 136
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 β’ Duration 42:57
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.
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Narrated By: Chloe De BurghWritten By: Alicia Steffann
race the history of the iconic spice blend from the European spice trade to pumpkin farming in the United States and the creation of the modern-day latte.
Includes mentions of: Food, Farming, Beverages, Baking, Nostalgia, US History, Colonialism, Slavery and Abolition
#History #Sleep #Pumpkin #Spice #Latte #Fall #Coffee #desert #Pie
About Sleepy HistoryExplore 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.Β
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.
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The Middle Ages: Europeβs Most Challenging Era?
Episode 135
Sunday, November 1, 2026 β’ Duration 48:42
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨
Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Jo Steer
Tonight, explore the history of the Middle Ages β Medieval times β often thought to be a period of regression, but in reality, a time of transformation for Europe.
Includes mentions of: Politics, Political Violence, The Black Death, Plagues,
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About Sleepy HistoryExplore 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.Β
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Sunday, November 1, 2026 β’ Duration 00:59
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Louis XIV: In the Court of the Sun King
Episode 134
Thursday, October 29, 2026 β’ Duration 55:00
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨
Narrated By: Jessika GosslWritten By: Jo Steer
Learn how the French king Louis XIV - Europeβs longest-reigning monarch - cemented his power, ruling from the Palace of Versailles.
Includes mentions of: Politics, War, Pregnancy, Children, Death, Religious Traditions
#History #Sleep #Louis #XIV #France
About Sleepy HistoryExplore 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.Β 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.
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The Cottingley Fairies: The Hoax that Shocked the World
Episode 133
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 β’ Duration 49:05
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Jessica MillerDiscover the story behind the pictures that captivated Britain in 1917 - photographs taken by two young cousins that appeared to show real-life fairies.
Includes mentions of: Fantastical Creatures, Folklore, Children, Popular Culture
#History #Sleep #Cottingley #Fairies #Fairy #folkloreAbout Sleepy HistoryExplore 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.Β 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.
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Jack the Ripper: Why Was Londonβs Most Notorious Serial Killer Never Caught?
Episode 132
Sunday, October 25, 2026 β’ Duration 48:08
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨Narrated By: Simon Mattacks
Written By: Alexandra TurneyExplore the disturbing case of Jack the Ripper, and find out why the identity of the serial killer remains a mystery.
Includes mentions of: Violence, Violence against Women, Death, Mystery, Prostitution, Discrimination#History #Sleep #Serial #Killers #Murder #Mystery #True #Crime #Mystery #ripper #JackAbout Sleepy HistoryExplore 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.
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The Fall of the Aztecs: How Did the Aztec Empire Fall So Fast?
Episode 131
Thursday, October 22, 2026 β’ Duration 53:22
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨
Narrated By: Arif Hodzic
Written By: Alexandra Turney
Discover why the Aztec Empire collapsed in 1521, as we explore the role of Spanish conquistadors, Indigenous warriors, and a deadly disease.
Includes mentions of: Colonization, War, Violence, Death, Smallpox, Disease
#History #Sleep #Aztecs #Colonization #War #traditions
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.
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Jack OβLanterns: Why Do We Carve Spooky Pumpkins at Halloween?
Episode 130
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 β’ Duration 52:32
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨
Narrated By: Arif Hodzic
Written By: Alicia Steffann
Tonight, let's trace the winding history of the mysterious jack oβlantern, from Irish folklore to the autumnal traditions of rural Americans.
Includes mentions of: Magic, Children, Nostalgia, Eerie scenes, Death, Autumn, Fantasy, Witches, Devil
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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.
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The Black Death: London, 1348
Episode 129
Sunday, October 18, 2026 β’ Duration 50:25
β¨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. β¨
Narrated By: Simon Mattacks
Written By: Jo Steer
Trace the spread of the Black Death throughout Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa in the 1300s and learn how it helped shape the societies it impacted.
Includes mentions of: Death, Disease, Science, Plague
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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.
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