Books

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessica Gössl Written By: Alexandra Turney Books have quietly carried human thought across time, preserving stories, knowledge, and imagination in their pages. From early markings pressed into clay and ink brushed onto parchment to the turning of printed pages by candlelight, their presence has shaped how ideas are shared and remembered. Shelves, libraries, and well-worn covers hold the echoes of countless voices. Tonight, wander through the origins, evolution, and enduring magic of books, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Ancient History, Literature & Literary History, and Religious Traditions #Sleepy #History #bedtime #storytelling #ancienthistory #books 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/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleepy 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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0:00.0	This is Sleepy History.
0:09.0	Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios.
0:14.4	To listen, ad-free and support the show,
0:18.8	check out our premium feed.
0:25.7	Music and support the show, check out our premium feed. Attention all passengers.
0:28.3	The Uber ride for Mark and Jamal's romantic weekend will depart in four minutes from Platform 6.
0:34.6	Your ride comes with a rolling countryside sunset view and a table seat,
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0:45.9	Trains on Uber.
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1:40.7	Wherever you're listening now, there's a good chance there's a book nearby.
1:46.3	On your bedside table, perhaps, or in your bag.
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