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 Akhenaten (the "heretic pharaoh") and his new capital, Amarna, an overview of the diffe ... Show More
Sep 20
History of Castles | Documentary for Sleep
In this relaxing story, I tell you about the history of castles in Europe, from the first earthworks from the Bronze Age to Roman castra and finally medieval castles. We follow their development from motte & bailey castles to giant fortresses of the 14th century with dungeons, co ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2022
The Sleepy History of the Rosetta Stone
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we enjoy another fascinating, yet sleepy, historical exploration. The discovery of Egypt's Rosetta Stone was a key moment in our understanding of the ancient world and we'll hear all about how it happened. 😴
Sound design: crickets. 🌾
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42m 30s
Feb 2025
The Sleepy History of King Arthur
<p>Check out the newest podcast from Slumber Studios: Sleepy History 😴 📜 </p><p>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.<br /> </p><p>Follow th ... Show More
1m 49s
May 2025
The Great Pyramid of Giza (Seven Wonders #1)
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: palm trees in breeze, flowing river 🌴💧 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll embark on a journey through time to visit all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in their heyday, beginning with the Great Pyramid o ... Show More
1h 3m
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 History ... Show More
1m 59s
Jan 2023
Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to Antiquities, Part 5
<p>Let's return to the sleepy sands of Egypt and learn all about tombs and pyramids. Secret passages, sarcophagi, and ghostly snacks will give your dreams something to feast on.</p> <p> </p> <p>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported!</p> <p>Patreon: <a href= "https://ww ... Show More
49m 20s
Oct 2025
The Lighthouse of Alexandria (Seven Wonders #6)
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️Sound effects: lapping waves 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in the penultimate episode of this series, we’re heading to Ancient Egypt, to the illustrious city of Alexandria.We’ll take a peaceful boat ride around the city’s gre ... Show More
57m 31s