Boring History For Sleep | What Being a Geisha Was Really Like.
Step back in time to discover the quiet, hidden world of the geisha in old Japan. In this calming bedtime story, we explore daily routines, struggles, and cultural traditions that shaped the life of a geisha. Narrated in a slow and soothing style, this video is designed to relax your mind, ease ... Show More
Jun 2024
History of Ancient Egypt | Sleepy History Documentary
In this sleepy story, I take you through more than 3,000 years of Egyptian History, from the first unification of Egypt to the death of Cleopatra. I talk about history, the gods of Egypt, architecture, art, life along the Nile, the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, and many other th ... Show More
46m 9s
Jun 2025
A Peaceful Day in the Life of a Maiko
Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧Writer: Lottie Finklaire ✍️Sound effects: Japanese park ambience, shamisen music 🌸🎶 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in Kyoto, Japan, we will follow a day in the life of a trainee Geisha, otherwise known as a Maiko. 😴 Includes mentions of: ... Show More
3h 1m
Jun 2025
History of Textiles | History Bedtime Sleep Story
In this sleepy bedtime story, we explore the history of textiles and fabrics. We will see where fibers come from and how they were adopted by mankind, with special sections about the history of cotton, silk and wool. We will also delve into the world of fabrics, their manufacturi ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2024
The Sleepy History of the Titanic
<p>Tonight, listen to Elizabeth on our brand new podcast, <i>Sleepy History. </i>Enjoy her read about the captivating history of the Titanic, or explore another topic, like the Silk Road, Stonehenge, the Roman Gladiators.<br /> </p><p>Follow the links below to listen, or just sea ... Show More
1m 59s
Apr 2023
The Sleepy History of Beds
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Jessica Miller ✍️
Sound design: crickets 🌾
Includes mentions of: Romance, History, Insects.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story is rather befitting of our show - we'll explore the fascinating history of beds, travelling through millen ... Show More
57m 35s
Sep 2025
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
