Sleepytime History

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Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Here, we believe the best stories from history are about quiet endurance, silent triumphs, and timeless moments. Each episode is crafted to bring you peace and calm, so whether you’re kept awake by stress, anxiety, restlessness, or simply the weight of a busy day—or you just long for a moment of calm reflection before drifting off—you’ll find it here, on Sleepytime History. Narration: Oliver Hale

  1. 3D AGO

    Origins of Atlantis: Lost Continent That Vanished Beneath the Waves

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight, settle in with a gentle audiobook voyage to Atlantis. These audio books are made to unwind with history, get sleepy, and invite history for serenity and harmony: tranquil history, history legends, audiobooks, history for serenity, history to soothe the mind, and history for sleep. We drift through the lost city of Atlantis as Plato—one of the greatest minds in history—sets it down in Timaeus and Critias, tracing Atlas and Poseidon across ancient Greece. Then we weigh the Atlantis theory beside the well-documented Thera eruption, and notice how easily myth and memory trade places. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Atlantis: Origins of a Lost Continent That Vanished Beneath the Waves 00:47:30 - Part Two: Origins of Alchemy & The Philosopher’s Stone 01:29:41 - Part One: Origins of Alchemy & The Philosopher’s Stone 02:24:54 - Sir Hubert Wilkins’ Doomed Expedition Beneath The Arctic 03:14:56 - Mark Twain: American Patriot and Its Fiercest Critic 04:11:14 - Joan of Arc: Child, Military Commander, “Heretic”? 05:00:22 - Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten 05:39:41 - Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 06:20:11 - The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu 07:08:21 - The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 07:51:54 - True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

  2. MAR 3

    Part Two: Origins of Alchemy & The Philosopher’s Stone

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight we drift gently into the long, fascinating story of alchemy and the Philosopher’s Stone, a tranquil history journey that blends history legends, early science, and the greatest minds in history into a soothing narrative designed to help you unwind with history. This audiobook-style exploration of the history of alchemy follows the dream of gold transmutation, the search for longevity, and the origins of early chemistry, all told as history for serenity and harmony. Whether you enjoy audiobooks for relaxation, audio books for quiet background listening, or history to soothe the mind before sleep, this calm retelling of the hermetic tradition, medieval alchemists, Paracelsus alchemy ideas, Isaac Newton alchemy curiosity, and the enduring philosophers stone legend is crafted to help you get sleepy while still learning something meaningful. Think of it as history for sleep, tranquil history that turns complex ideas into a peaceful story — perfect if you love audiobooks, unwind with history content, or simply want a gentle historical companion at bedtime. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Part Two: Origins of Alchemy & The Philosopher’s Stone 00:42:47 - Part One: Origins of Alchemy & The Philosopher’s Stone 01:38:01 - Sir Hubert Wilkins’ Doomed Expedition Beneath The Arctic 02:28:03 - Mark Twain: American Patriot and Its Fiercest Critic 03:24:21 - Joan of Arc: Child, Military Commander, “Heretic”? 04:13:28 - Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten 04:52:47 - Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 05:33:17 - The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu 06:21:27 - The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 07:05:00 - True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) 07:47:39 - Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release) Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

  3. FEB 24

    Part One: Origins of Alchemy & The Philosopher’s Stone

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight we drift into a tranquil history journey through the origins of early alchemy and the Philosopher’s Stone, told like an audiobook made for history for sleep. As we unwind with history, we’ll follow the old human hope for longevity and immortality, the risky search for an elixir of life through ancient elixirs, and the dream of transmutation into gold that shaped centuries of mystery and wonder. Along the way we meet key figures like Ge Hong and Zosimos, and step into the medieval Islamic science tradition linked to Jabir ibn Hayyan, where careful tools, coded writings, and alchemy secrets and symbols kept the work hidden in plain sight. This is history to soothe the mind and get sleepy with gentle stories of curiosity, craft, and belief—one of those history legends that feels soothing precisely because it’s human. Settle in for audiobooks comfort and audio books calm, and let the greatest minds in history remind you that transformation is possible, slowly and quietly, in the warm glow of history for serenity and harmony, history for serenity, and history to soothe the mind. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Part One: Origins of Alchemy & The Philosopher’s Stone 00:55:50 - Sir Hubert Wilkins’ Doomed Expedition Beneath The Arctic 01:45:49 - Mark Twain: American Patriot and Its Fiercest Critic 02:42:07 - Joan of Arc: Child, Military Commander, “Heretic”? 03:31:14 - Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten 04:10:33 - Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 04:51:03 - The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu 05:39:13 - The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 06:22:46 - True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) 07:05:25 - Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release) 07:52:54 - Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

  4. FEB 18

    The Near-Doomed Arctic Submarine Expedition of Sir Hubert Wilkins

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight, drift into a tranquil audiobook-style journey through history as we follow Sir Hubert Wilkins and his doomed expedition beneath the Arctic, a tale of ambition, endurance, and quiet failure told to help you unwind with history. This episode blends history for serenity and harmony with the suspense of Arctic exploration, submarine history, and one of the most daring North Pole expedition attempts of the 1930s. As part of our collection of audio books and audiobooks designed to get sleepy minds at ease, this story explores polar exploration history, the Nautilus submarine, and a failed expedition that still changed the course of under ice submarine travel. Told slowly and calmly, it is history to soothe the mind, a piece of tranquil history meant for those who love history legends, the greatest minds in history, and true stories that gently guide listeners toward rest. Whether you come for history for sleep, to get sleepy, or simply to experience a peaceful retelling of an Arctic disaster involving Hubert Wilkins, this episode offers a quiet companion for the night, blending exploration, risk, and reflection into a calm bedtime narrative. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past. Chapters: 00:00:00 Sir Hubert Wilkins’ Doomed Expedition Beneath The Arctic 00:50:37 Mark Twain: American Patriot and Its Fiercest Critic 01:46:55 Joan of Arc: Child, Military Commander, “Heretic”? 02:36:03 Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten 03:15:22 Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 03:55:52 The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu 04:44:02 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 05:27:35 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) 06:10:13 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release) 06:57:43 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days 07:41:06 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

  5. FEB 11

    Mark Twain: American Patriot—and Its Fiercest Critic

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight we drift into the life of Mark Twain, the American voice behind so many history legends, a man who loved his country fiercely enough to question it in public and in print. In this audiobook episode, we follow Samuel Clemens from the misted bends of the Mississippi River to the bright salons of American literature, tracing how a steamboat pilot became one of the greatest minds in history. Along the way, we linger on the quiet symbolism of Halley’s Comet, the grit of reinvention, and the strange, electric moment Twain steps into the Nikola Tesla laboratory and glimpses a future humming just beyond the present. It’s history for serenity and harmony, a true story shaped by ambition and loss, humour and conscience, and the long work of paying what you owe when life turns sharp. Settle in for tranquil history, unwind with history, and get sleepy as we explore history for sleep and history to soothe the mind—an audio books journey designed as history for serenity, with audiobooks comfort and calm at its core, told as history for serenity and harmony for anyone who wants to rest while learning. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past. Chapters: 00:00:00 Mark Twain: American Patriot and Its Fiercest Critic 00:56:54 Joan of Arc: Child, Military Commander, “Heretic”? 01:46:01 Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten 02:25:20 Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 03:05:50 The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu 03:54:00 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 04:37:33 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) 05:20:12 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release) 06:07:42 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days 06:51:04 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster 07:32:02 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

  6. FEB 4

    Joan of Arc: Child, Warrior, and Holy “Heretic”

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight, we explore the remarkable life of Joan of Arc, one of the most enduring history legends and a figure who continues to shape how we understand medieval France, women in history, and the strange intersection of faith and power. Told as a calming audiobook-style narrative, this episode invites you to unwind with history and drift gently through the final, desperate years of the Hundred Years’ War. This tranquil history episode follows Joan from her quiet childhood in rural France to the moment she stepped into a world of medieval warfare, royal courts, and suspicion. In an age when voices of young women were dismissed or feared, Joan of Arc emerged as one of the most famous historical figures in French history, claiming divine visions that would place her at the center of national survival. Along the way, we touch on the Siege of Orléans, saints and visions, and the skepticism of priests and commanders who struggled to understand her influence. Designed for those who love audiobooks, audio books, and history for serenity, this story is told slowly and gently to help you get sleepy. It’s history to soothe the mind, a peaceful companion for listeners seeking history for sleep, history for serenity and harmony, or simply a way to relax at the end of the day. As with all our episodes, this is history for serenity, offering calm reflection rather than urgency, and focusing on one of the greatest minds in history through a lens of quiet storytelling. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past. Chapters: 00:00:00 Joan of Arc: Child, Military Commander, “Heretic”? 00:49:43 Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten 01:29:02 Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 02:09:33 The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu - Who Built It and Why? 02:57:43 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 03:41:16 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) 04:23:54 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release) 05:11:24 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days 05:54:46 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster 06:35:44 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible 07:17:22 Rasputin Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

  7. JAN 28

    Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight we drift back to the late 18th century to explore the remarkable and quietly astonishing life of Captain William Bligh, and the enduring mystery of the Mutiny on the Bounty. This audiobook-style episode is designed for history for sleep, blending tranquil history with true accounts of endurance, leadership, and survival on the open ocean. It is a story often told in fragments, but tonight we allow it to unfold slowly, as history to soothe the mind and help you unwind with history. The year is 1789. HMS Bounty sails across the Pacific on a British exploration mission that seems simple enough, yet will become one of the most famous maritime survival stories ever recorded. Life at sea is strict and unyielding, and Bligh, known for his precision and sharp tongue, commands with unwavering discipline. When months of island life in Tahiti soften the crew’s sense of order, resentment quietly grows. What follows is an act of mutiny that leaves Bligh and eighteen loyal men cast adrift in a small open boat, facing an open boat survival Pacific crossing few believed possible. This calming audio books episode traces Bligh’s extraordinary survival voyage across thousands of miles of ocean, guided by stars, rationed hope, and unbreakable routine. Along the way, we reflect on British naval history, 18th century naval life, and the human cost of command. Told in the spirit of audiobooks and history legends, this is history for serenity and harmony, created to help you get sleepy while learning about one of the greatest minds in history under pressure. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past. Chapters: 00:00:00 Pompeii: Buried, Lost, and Nearly Forgotten 00:39:55 Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 01:20:25 The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu - Who Built It and Why? 02:08:35 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 02:52:08 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) 03:34:46 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release) 04:22:16 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days 05:05:39 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster 05:46:36 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible 06:28:14 Rasputin 07:15:02 Who were the Radium Girls? 07:52:07 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction? Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

  8. JAN 21

    Mutiny on the Bounty - An Impossible Story of Survival

    Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Tonight we drift back to the late 18th century to explore the remarkable and quietly astonishing life of Captain William Bligh, and the enduring mystery of the Mutiny on the Bounty. This audiobook-style episode is designed for history for sleep, blending tranquil history with true accounts of endurance, leadership, and survival on the open ocean. It is a story often told in fragments, but tonight we allow it to unfold slowly, as history to soothe the mind and help you unwind with history. The year is 1789. HMS Bounty sails across the Pacific on a British exploration mission that seems simple enough, yet will become one of the most famous maritime survival stories ever recorded. Life at sea is strict and unyielding, and Bligh, known for his precision and sharp tongue, commands with unwavering discipline. When months of island life in Tahiti soften the crew’s sense of order, resentment quietly grows. What follows is an act of mutiny that leaves Bligh and eighteen loyal men cast adrift in a small open boat, facing an open boat survival Pacific crossing few believed possible. This calming audio books episode traces Bligh’s extraordinary survival voyage across thousands of miles of ocean, guided by stars, rationed hope, and unbreakable routine. Along the way, we reflect on British naval history, 18th century naval life, and the human cost of command. Told in the spirit of audiobooks and history legends, this is history for serenity and harmony, created to help you get sleepy while learning about one of the greatest minds in history under pressure. Whether you are here for audiobooks that bring peace, or for history to soothe the mind before rest, let this gentle retelling of Mutiny on the Bounty and William Bligh’s impossible voyage carry you into calm waters. Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep. Chapters: 00:00:00 Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival 00:41:06 The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu - Who Built It and Why? 01:29:16 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science? 02:12:49 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release) 02:55:27 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release) 03:42:57 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days 04:26:20 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster 05:07:17 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible 05:48:55 Rasputin 06:35:43 Who were the Radium Girls? 07:12:48 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction? Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠ For early access to new episodes and ad-free listening, join us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/SleepytimeHistory Or Buy Us a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepytimehistory

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Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest. Here, we believe the best stories from history are about quiet endurance, silent triumphs, and timeless moments. Each episode is crafted to bring you peace and calm, so whether you’re kept awake by stress, anxiety, restlessness, or simply the weight of a busy day—or you just long for a moment of calm reflection before drifting off—you’ll find it here, on Sleepytime History. Narration: Oliver Hale

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  • Creator
    Moonlight Productions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Moonlight Productions
  • Show Website
    Sleepytime History

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