For centuries, a vast and vibrant trade route connected the East and West. Its stories contain legendary names, like Marco Polo. Not only did it spread rare goods across the world, but ideas and belief systems too. It was known as "The Silk Road." Explore the history, culture, and legends of this iconic network of exchange, as you drift off into a peaceful s ... Show More
Nov 5
Crazy Horse and Custer: The Last Stand that Shocked America
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather FosterWritten By: Alicia Steffann Explore the history of the Battle of Little Bighorn, or Battle of the Greasy Grass, often misdescribed as “Custer’s Last Stand,” and discover how Crazy Horse used a smarter ... Show More
48m 6s
Jan 2024
The Silk Road: everything you wanted to know
The Silk Road is one of the most famous trade routes in history, a vast interconnected network along which not only goods but ideas, knowledge and culture flowed. Sam Willis joins Rebecca Franks to discuss its remarkable history and answer listener questions on the subject, spotl ... Show More
32m 14s
Oct 2024
The Silk Road: Where Cultures Collided
<p>At the edge of the Gobi Desert, Dunhuang was once a bustling oasis on the famous Silk Road connecting China and the Mediterranean. For more than 1000 years, Dunhuang was an important pilgrimage site and a cultural melting pot where ideas, technologies and art flowed freel ... Show More
33m 10s
Oct 2025
History of the Spice Road
In this episode, I invite you to travel along the Spice Road and discover how these mysterious spices, which were high-luxury goods for centuries, were brought to India, the Middle East, and Europe. From the expansion of Austronesians to the Age of Discovery and Portuguese naviga ... Show More
59m 36s
Jun 2021
The Travels of Marco Polo, Part 2
<p>Let's continue our journey with Marco Polo along the Silk Road through Persia, and relax with totally, totally true facts about magical fogs, three kings, and a moving mountain.</p> <p>Want to support us and help us stay ad-free? Neat!</p> <p><span style= "color: #030303; font ... Show More
49m 10s