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.
What this show covers
Bedtime listeningAncient historySleep storiesExplorationLoch Nessmarine mysteriesmythssea monsterskrakenBoudicaRevoltRoman BritainLibrary historyBiographyMelvil Dewey
What listeners will find here
From krakens to globsters: the long history behind sea monster sightings
Sea monsters take center stage as this episode follows the idea from the Norse World Serpent and the kraken to Trunko, globsters, and the Loch Ness Monster. It blends myth, literature, and science-tinged curiosity in the calm, bedtime style the show is known for.
Boudica’s uprising turns Roman Britain into a fiery, unforgettable legend
Boudica’s Revolt follows the Celtic queen who led a major uprising against Roman rule in 1st-century Britain and became an enduring icon. Expect a calm retelling of a dramatic story shaped by war, battle, religion, and violence.
The calm, complicated story behind the Dewey Decimal system
Melvil Dewey, the inventor of the Dewey Decimal system, is the focus of this bedtime history episode. It explores the life behind a library standard used around the world, while also signaling more difficult themes including discrimination, mental health, and harassment.
Vikings beyond the legend: raiders, traders, and explorers at bedtime pace
The Vikings are the focus here, from their reputation as fearsome warriors to their roles as navigators and traders who shaped Europe and reached North America. It sounds like a calm, curiosity-driven look at the people behind the legend, with mature historical themes woven into a soothing format.
Magellan’s world-changing voyage, told as a calm bedtime history
Ferdinand Magellan’s 16th-century expedition is the focus here, tracing the perilous voyage that led to the first circumnavigation of the globe. It pairs a major turning point in exploration with a soothing delivery, while noting themes of colonization, slavery, violence, and death.
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