Benjamin Franklin

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 23 November 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Inventor, writer, diplomat, and one of America’s Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin’s curiosity and brilliance helped shape the modern world. From printing presses and lightning experiments to revolutions and philosophies, his story is one of endless innovation and enduring wisdom. But his life was not without turmoil either. Tonight, travel back to colonial America and follow the fascinating journey of Benjamin Franklin, as his life and legacy gently guide you into a peaceful sleep. Narrated by: Arif Hodzic Written by: Alicia Steffann Includes mentions of: US History, Military History, Scientific Experiments, Marriage, British History, Slavery, American Revolution #history #sleep #bedtime #story #benjaminfranklin #UShistory 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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