In this sleepy episode, we explore the lives and times of two famous spies: Mata Hari in the world of show-business and courtesans in Paris during the Belle Epoque and WW1; and Richard Sorge, a spy for the Soviet Union who provided Moscow with valuable information about Germany and Japan before and during WW2. I hope you enjoy the mystery and intrigue in the ... Show More
Oct 5
History of Ancient Rome: The Empire, Part 2 of 2
This is a softly spoken story about the History of the Roman Empire. In part one, I told you about the origins of Rome, its slow emergence and wars until the 1st Century BC - including the founding of the Republic and the rivalry between the Senate and the plebs, the conquest of ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 28
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt | History Sleep Story
Tonight's sleepy episode takes us back to Ancient Egypt, with a compilation of stories that shed light on various aspects of this wonderful civilization. Stories include the biography of Queen Hatshepsut, the story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the story of Akhenat ... Show More
3h 44m
Dec 2024
The Sleepy History of the Titanic
Tonight, listen to Elizabeth on our brand new podcast, Sleepy History. Enjoy her read about the captivating history of the Titanic, or explore another topic, like the Silk Road, Stonehenge, the Roman Gladiators.
Follow the links below to listen, or just search for 'Sleepy Histor ... Show More
1m 59s
Oct 5
Ibn Battuta | The World's Greatest Traveler?
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 w ... Show More
51m 45s
Feb 2025
The Sleepy History of King Arthur
Check out the newest podcast from Slumber Studios: Sleepy History 😴 📜 Tonight, listen to the captivating legends surrounding King Arthur, or explore another topic like the Silk Road, Stonehenge, the Great Sphinx of Giza, or the Roman Gladiators.
Follow the links below to liste ... Show More
1m 49s
Feb 2025
The Sleepy History of the White Wedding Dress
Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: gentle birdsong 🐦⬛Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Weddings, Fashion, WWI, WWII, US History, Undergarments.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll take a romantic journey back through time to find out whe ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2024
A Cosy Autumn Day in Copenhagen
Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧Writer: Mersiha Bruncevic ✍️Sound design: marina ambience, birdsong ⚓️🐦Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Autumn, History, Gratitude, Beverages, Architecture, Literature & Literary History, Travel.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, ... Show More
47m 40s
Jun 2024
Sherlock Holmes: A Study In Scarlet - Season Preview
This is a preview of our brand new series, Sherlock Holmes: A Study In Scarlet, written by Sir Arther Conan Doyle and published in 1887. Welcome to Send Me To Sleep, the place to find a good night's rest. My name is Andrew, and I help you fall asleep by reading relaxing books and ... Show More
4m 7s