Jul 16

Impressionist Art

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Angela Wood In tonight's episode, discover how the Impressionist movement began in 19th century Paris, and how painters such as Monet and Renoir revolutionised the art world. Includes ment ... Show More

35m 20s

Jul 12

Spartacus

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Trace the history of Spartacus, the legendary Thracian warrior and formerly enslaved gladiator, who led a revolt and went into battle against the armies of Rome. Includes mention ... Show More

53m 3s

Jul 9

Barber Shops

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Angela Wood Barber shops have long been places of conversation, community, and craftsmanship. From ancient barbers who performed a variety of services to the familiar neighborhood shops of t ... Show More

46m 30s

Jun 2023

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the revelatory collection of Biblical texts, legal documents, community rules and literary writings. In 1946 a Bedouin shepherd boy was looking for a goat he’d lost in the hills above the Dead Sea. He threw a rock into a cave and heard a hollow sou ... Show More

48m 7s

Oct 2024

Dead Sea Scrolls: The Copper Scroll

When they were discovered in the Qumran Caves in the mid-20th century, the Dead Sea Scrolls revolutionised our understanding of biblical history. But one particular scroll was different. It was not written on parchment or papyrus like the other scrolls, but on metal - 99% copp ... Show More

58m 51s

Mar 2025

#97 Kipp Davis - What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Kipp Davis (<a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrKippDavis">‪@DrKippDavis‬</a>) is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway, where he specialises in th ... Show More

2h 15m

Jan 2023

The Essenes & The Dead Sea Scrolls

In this episode, we explore the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Qumran community and ask the question whether or not this group can be identified as the Essenes. Sources/Recomended Reading:<ul><li>Klawans, Jonathan (2016). "The Essene Hypothesis: Insights from R ... Show More

27m 12s

Aug 2025

Boring History For Sleep | What Was S3X Really Like in Medieval Times and more

Drift off to sleep as we quietly uncover what sex, love, and intimacy were really like in medieval times. From marriage customs and societal expectations to private moments behind closed doors, this episode explores the unfiltered truth of romance in an age without modern comfort ... Show More

40m 23s

Jul 2025

Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in Ancient Egypt and more

Boring History For Sleep | Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in Ancient Egypt and More Welcome to another episode of Boring History for Sleep, where we explore the uncomfortable truths of the past in the most soothing way possible. Tonight, we drift back in time to Ancient Egypt—not to ... Show More

34m 22s

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

Aug 2025

Boring History For Sleep | What Did Roman Pr0stitutes Actually Do All Day and more

The Hidden Truth: Boring History For Sleep | What Did Roman Prostitutes Actually Do All Day and more. In this calming and detailed storytelling session, we dive into the misunderstood daily lives of Roman prostitutes in ancient times. Far from modern assumptions, their routines r ... Show More

38m 26s