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  • The Loch Ness Monster

    The Loch Ness Monster
    Sep 7 2025
    For nearly a century, whispers of a creature lurking in the dark waters of Scotland’s Loch Ness have captured imaginations around the world. Is it myth, misidentification, or something truly unexplained? And why are people still searching for it? Tonight, drift off into a peaceful sleep, as we explore the origins, sightings, and enduring legend of the Loch Ness Monster, lovingly called "Nessie" by the locals. Narrated by: Simon Mattacks Written by: Alicia Steffann Includes Mentions of: Bodies of Water, Underwater Scenes, Myths & Legends, Science & Nature, Fantastical Creatures, Travel, Literature & Literary History 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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    46 min
  • The Ginkgo Biloba Tree

    The Ginkgo Biloba Tree
    Aug 31 2025
    Known as a living fossil, the Ginkgo Biloba Tree has survived for over 200 million years through mass extinctions, changing climates, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Revered in Eastern medicine and admired around the world for its beauty and resilience, the Ginkgo Biloba is more than just a tree. It’s a symbol of endurance and grace. Tonight, let the history of this timeless tree guide you into a restful and restorative sleep. Narrated by: Jessika Gössl Written by: Angela Wood Includes Mentions of: Science & Nature, Atomic Bomb, Religious 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. 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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    39 min
  • Libraries

    Libraries
    Aug 24 2025
    Libraries have collected knowledge deemed important for millennia. From the ancient scrolls of Alexandria to the quiet corners of modern public libraries, the history of these knowledge havens is rich with wonder. Discover how libraries preserved wisdom through war, fire, and time, becoming sanctuaries of learning, imagination, and peace. Tonight, enjoy the sound of the fire in a cozy library, and let this historical journey guide you into a restful sleep. Narrated by: Arif Hodzic Written by: Laila Weir 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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    51 min
  • Pizza

    Pizza
    Aug 17 2025
    From its humble beginnings as flatbread in ancient civilizations to its rise as a global comfort food, pizza has a long and flavorful story. Travel through time to the ovens of Naples, royal courts, and bustling New York streets as we explore how this simple dish became a worldwide sensation. Let the warm, savory tale of pizza’s past gently guide you into a peaceful and restful sleep. Narrated by: Heather Foster Written by: Alexandra Turney Includes Mentions of: Food, Cooking, Baking, Travel, Immigration, Work, Working Class, Poverty, War, Americana, Agriculture 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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    45 min
  • London

    London
    Aug 10 2025
    From its ancient Roman roots to the rise of a global empire, London has seen centuries of triumph, tragedy, and transformation. Wander through its foggy streets, royal palaces, and historic landmarks as we explore the fascinating (and sometimes surprising) past of England’s capital. Just relax and drift off to sleep with stories of kings, plagues, fires, and revolutions. Narrated by: Simon Mattacks Written by: Alexandra Turney Includes Mentions of: Death, Illness, Plague, Popular Culture, War, Military History, Travel, Religious Traditions, Fire, Architecture, Subways, Slavery and Abolition, Colonialism, Working Class 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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    1 h et 2 min
  • King Henry VIII

    King Henry VIII
    Aug 3 2025
    King Henry VIII was bold and controversial. He's one of the most iconic figures in English history. Known for his six marriages, dramatic split from the Catholic Church, and larger-than-life presence, Henry’s reign reshaped a nation and left a legacy still felt today. But who was the man behind the crown—lover, leader, and legend? Tonight, step into the world of Tudor England, as we explore the turbulent life and lasting impact of King Henry VIII, while you drift into a peaceful sleep. Narrated by: Jessika Gössl Written by: Jo Steer Includes Mentions of: Death, Romance, Religious Traditions, Military History, Pregnancy, Literature & Literary History, Parents, Family, Wartime, Violence, Murder, Violence Against Women, Marriage, Illness 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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    59 min
  • The Parthenon | The Acropolis of Athens

    The Parthenon | The Acropolis of Athens
    Jul 27 2025
    The Parthenon is one of the world's most legendary structures, standing as a majestic, enduring symbol of ancient brilliance. High atop the Acropolis of Athens, this temple was built to honor the goddess Athena and reflects the artistry, philosophy, and power of classical Greece. Through centuries of glory, ruin, and restoration, it has remained a timeless icon of human achievement. Tonight, journey to the heart of ancient Athens, as we explore the history, beauty, and legacy of the Parthenon, all while you drift peacefully off to sleep. Narrated by: Arif Hodzic Written by: Jo Steer Includes Mentions of: Religious Traditions, How It's Made, Architecture, Art, Art History, Wartime, Ancient History, Mythology 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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    55 min
  • Play-Doh

    Play-Doh
    Jul 20 2025
    Play-Doh has long been beloved by children for being soft, colorful, and full of imagination. But it wasn't originally intended to be a toy. Tonight, explore the surprising and joyful history of Play-Doh, as you drift into a peaceful sleep. Narrated by: Heather Foster Written by: Tom Wilton Contains Mentions of: How It's Made, Children, Work, WWII, Cleaning, Inventions, Creativity 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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    33 min