Venice

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Venice rose slowly from the water, a city of stone and reflection shaped by tides and time. From quiet canals and drifting gondolas to candlelit palaces and echoing footsteps, its history unfolded in whispers of trade, art, and devotion. Bridges, bells, and moonlit waters carry the memory of centuries past. Tonight, wander through the origins, stories, and enduring magic of Venice, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, Boat, Bodies of Water, Slavery, War, Discrimination, Art History, WWII, Military History #history #sleep #bedtime #Water #boats #art #Venice 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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