Enjoy calming sleep stories about history to help you relax at bedtime. Narratted by a real person (not A.I.) and without any loud obnoxious ads. Topics include The Titanic, Henry Ford, Gold Rush, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Pirates, True Crime, UFOs, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Marco Polo, Rum, Salt, Coal, Oil, Pearls, and much more. These calm history sleep stories will distract and relax your bedtime brain squirrels. Access over 600 relaxing and AD-FREE episodes at www.calmhistory.com.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
John Jacob Astor IV’s gilded rise and Titanic end in a sleep-friendly history tale
John Jacob Astor IV’s life of immense wealth and his death aboard the Titanic are the focus of this bedtime history episode. It looks suited for listeners who want a calm, atmospheric story about a famous Gilded Age figure and one of history’s most enduring disasters.
A sleepy history detour into the legend of Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel is the focus of this bonus bedtime history episode, pairing a famous daredevil subject with the show's sleep-friendly style. It looks best suited for listeners who want a gentle, low-stakes historical listen rather than a deep investigative biography.
A sleepy tour of the months through Roman and Greek mythology
The 12 months of the year are the focus of this bonus bedtime history episode, blending Roman mythology, Greek mythology, and fun facts. It looks like a gentle, themed listen for anyone who likes historical tidbits delivered in a sleep-friendly format.
Joan of Arc’s battles, trial, and stranger legends in a sleepy hour of history
Joan of Arc is the focus of this hour-long Calm History episode, covering her battles, trial, and some unusually wild conspiracy theories tied to her story. It looks like a fit for listeners who want a gentle, extended historical listen with a slightly offbeat angle.
How sewing needles and thread may have helped humans endure harsh early worlds
This episode explores how sewing needles and thread could have shaped early human survival. Framed as a bedtime history story, it points toward clothing, adaptation, and the practical tools that may have helped people live in tougher environments.
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