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Sleepy History

by Slumber Studios

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.

Latest episodes

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The Middle Ages: Europe’s Most Challenging Era?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Jo Steer Tonight, explore the history of the Middle Ages — Medieval times —

Nov 1
48 min

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Nov 1
1 min

Louis XIV: In the Court of the Sun King

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✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika GosslWritten By: Jo Steer Learn how the French king Louis XIV - Europe’s longest-reigning mona

Oct 29
55 min

The Cottingley Fairies: The Hoax that Shocked the World

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Simon MattacksWritten By: Jessica MillerDiscover the story behind the pictures that captivated Britain in

Oct 27
49 min

Jack the Ripper: Why Was London’s Most Notorious Serial Killer Never Caught?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra TurneyExplore the disturbing case of Jack the Ripper, and find out

Oct 25
48 min

The Fall of the Aztecs: How Did the Aztec Empire Fall So Fast?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover why the Aztec Empire collapsed in 1521, as we explo

Oct 22
53 min

Jack O’Lanterns: Why Do We Carve Spooky Pumpkins at Halloween?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alicia Steffann Tonight, let's trace the winding history of the mysterious ja

Oct 20
52 min

The Black Death: London, 1348

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Trace the spread of the Black Death throughout Europe, Asia, and

Oct 18
50 min

The American Revolution: How Did 13 Colonies Defeat an Empire?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Learn about the key factors that allowed the American Colo

Oct 15
49 min

Afternoon Sweet Tooth: The German Ritual of Coffee and Cake

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer In tonight's episode, unwind with the story of a German tradition

Oct 13
40 min

Sea Monsters: What Did Sailors Actually See?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jacobe Duarte Siel Trace the fascinating history of sea monsters, from the

Oct 11
59 min

Boudica’s Revolt: The Queen Who Burned London to the Ground

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer Find out how a Celtic queen led a revolt against the Romans in 1st

Oct 8
49 min

Dewey Decimal: The Surprising History of the Man Behind the System

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia LeVesque Tonight, learn about the librarian Melvil Dewey - the Amer

Oct 6
51 min

The Vikings: Were the Vikings the Fiercest Warriors of All Time?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Discover the true story of the Vikings - the warriors, navigators

Oct 4
50 min

Ferdinand Magellan: He Died Trying to Sail Around the World

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney Learn about the expedition led by the Portuguese explorer Fe

Oct 1
53 min

Iraq: The Rise of the World’s First Cities

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney In tonight's episode, discover how the nation of Iraq dev

Sep 27
51 min

Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Fighting to End Segregation

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Laila Weir After Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, A

Sep 24
3 h 08 min

What Life Was Really Like Inside a Medieval Castle

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover what daily life was like in a medieval castle, a

Sep 20
46 min

Ancient Rome: What Was It Like to Live There?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Jo Steer Find out how Rome became a major power in the ancient world, as we e

Sep 17
53 min

Antarctica: The Daring Race to the South Pole

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover the history of this fascinating continent, and f

Sep 13
50 min

Chart trend

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#5
all-time peak
19
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

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#10 ▲ 5 History US

What listeners say

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Excellent podcast. I love Simon’s narrations. This latest episode about Iraq was difficult but exceptionally well done. 👍🏽

marketpop · Sep 2026

I hear this often. Use this blessing to help you sleep. This is phenomenal. Frequent uploads, and a good length to make sure I get to sleep before it ends.

RainbowOrangeCatShenanigans · Sep 2026

Between my two young kids and newborn, I’m up many times all night long. This podcast is the only thing that allows me to fall back asleep after night feeds and sleep interruptions. It calms my mind and is just interesting enough to keep my focus off stressing about lack of sleep, and before I know it I’ve somehow drifted off yet again. Thank you for making this gem of a podcast!!!

rsd1102 · Aug 2026

So glad I found this podcast! I rely on it most every night to help me sleep. And paying the subscription for no ads is totally worth it. Thanks to the writers, host and voice talent!

JanellenV · Aug 2026

I like this podcast. Human readers and interesting content. However, I can’t tolerate the background sounds. I’m assuming it’s some type of binaural beats. For some reason, my brain finds the frequency they use really annoying. A voice only version would be nice.

DBHill777 · Aug 2026

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