The French Revolution

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

History, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.5 • 878 Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Narrated by: Jessika Gössl Written by: Alexandra Turney From whispered conversations in Paris cafés to the slow turning of history at Versailles, ideas of liberty and change drifted through a restless nation. Amid the shadows of turmoil and hope, a new world gradually took shape. Tonight, wander through the causes, moments, and lasting legacy of the French Revolution, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Death, Violence, French Revolution, Political Violence, Working Class, Economics, Weapons, Murder, and Guillotines #history #sleep #bedtime #french #revolution #violence 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.
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0:27.6	It's been described as one of the most important events in Western history.
0:33.8	An extraordinary upheaval of the old order that would change just about everything in French society,
0:42.8	and with repercussions that spread far beyond.
0:48.8	But what was the French Revolution exactly?
0:53.0	What were the defining moments of this turbulent 10-year event?
0:58.6	And how did it begin in the first place?
1:02.9	Tonight, we'll explore the story of the revolution in depth
1:07.9	and discover how political progress came at a price.
1:14.8	So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy history of the French Revolution.
1:47.0	Thank you. of the French Revolution. In May of 1789, France was on the verge of a crisis. France was on the verge of a crisis. The country was almost bankrupt.
1:50.0	For the first time since 1614, an important assembly was called at Versailles,
1:58.0	a gathering known as the Estates General.
2:03.1	This consisted of the first estate, the clergy, the second estate, the nobility, and the third estate,
2:13.0	the commoners.
2:15.4	Now, while this may sound like fairly balanced representation, that wasn't the case.
2:22.3	Even though there were 578 deputies representing the third estate, a larger proportion compared to the clergy or the nobility, it was decided that votes would
2:36.5	be counted by a state rather than by person.
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