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Sleepy History

Ibn Battuta | The World's Greatest Traveler?

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Documentary, History, Society & Culture

4.5879 Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

One of the greatest travelers the world has ever known, Ibn Battuta journeyed over 70,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. And he did so centuries before modern maps or air travel. His detailed accounts offer a rare glimpse into the cultures, empires, and wonders of the 14th-century world. Tonight, follow in the footsteps of this legendary explorer, as his incredible story gently guides you into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Narrated by: Arif Hodzic Written by: Alicia Steffann Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Colonialism, Slavery, Pirates, Marriage, Travel #history #sleep #bedtime #story #ibnbattuta 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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0:00.0

Thank you for being a dedicated listener of Sleepy History.

0:05.6

It means the world to all of us behind the scenes.

0:09.9

We always want to take care of our beloved listeners.

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That's why we're currently offering a 90-day free trial on all premium subscriptions,

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including Sleepy History Premium

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and the entire Slumber Studios Network bundle.

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That's right.

0:31.5

If you sign up during the month of October,

0:35.3

you'll be able to listen completely ad-free and get instant access to a bonus

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episode, which is already available and waiting for you in the premium feed. Try it free for a few

0:51.2

months and see if the premium experience helps your sleep before you fully commit.

0:58.6

Don't wait, though, because the 90-day free trial is only available during the month of October.

1:06.3

Just go to slumberstudios.com slash premium.

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That's slumberstudios.com slash premium. That's slumber studios.com slash premium. Or if you're on Apple podcasts, you can sign up directly in the app. Thank you so much, my friend, and sweet dreams.

1:27.8

Good evening. It's Elizabeth here, the host of the Sleepy Bookshelf, another sleep-inducing podcast from the Slumber Studios Network.

1:36.6

I'm dropping by here just to let you know that I'm starting a brand new season on the sleepy bookshelf right now.

1:43.3

This autumn, I'll be reading Wuthering Heights by

1:47.2

Emily Bronte, a gothic romance set on the wild and mysterious Yorkshire Moors. If you're

1:55.5

interested, I'd love to have you join me. Just search the sleepy bookshelf in your favorite podcast player and go to the

2:03.0

most recent episodes to find this new season. I hope to see you there to put down your worries from the

2:10.1

day and pick up a good book.

2:26.3

Wherever you live in the world, you've probably heard about some of history's great explorers. In the Western Hemisphere, that might include figures like Margo Polo and Magellan.

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