In this soft-spoken sleep story, I tell you about the history of furniture from Prehistory to our days, with an emphasis on French styles from the 17th and 18th Centuries (Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI style). I also explain a few different techniques, like veneering, marquetry, and ormolu (gilt bronze).
This content is entirely scripted and recorded b ... Show More
Aug 16
History of Lost Cities: Machu Picchu, Meroë, Mohenjo-Daro (Sleep Story)
In this bedtime story, I tell you about three “lost cities” and the civilizations that built them: • Machu Picchu, built as a retreat for Inca emperors 50 miles from their capital, Cusco, and largely forgotten by the outside world for more than 300 years. • Meroë, the capital of ... Show More
59m 58s
Aug 9
Review of the Periodic Table of Elements (30 to 118), Bedtime Sleepy Science
In this science talk for bedtime, I review the periodic table of the elements methodically and explain in simple terms plenty of phenomena and concepts about chemistry and physics (for example in this episode: metalloids, alpha and beta decay, Xenon poisoning of nuclear reactors. ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2
The Bestiary: Dragon, Unicorn, Elf, Mermaid, Phoenix, Werewolf | Sleepy Mythology & History
As long compilations of episodes that can accompany you for several hours were requested, we put this new one together. Bestiaries were medieval compendiums that contained information and illustrations of real and legendary animals. Following this ancient tradition, we have put t ... Show More
3h 17m
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
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
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
May 2023
The Sleepy History of the Universe
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Laila Weir ✍️
Sound design: cosmic space sounds 🛰️
Includes mentions of: Outer Space, Science & Nature, History.
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's episode takes us through perhaps the greatest historical journey that there is - the story ... Show More
55 m
Nov 2024
The Sleepy History of Quilting (Bonus)
Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸
Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️
Sound design: crickets 🌾
Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Birthdays, Religious Traditions, Americana, Military History, Art History, US History, Fashion, Work, Parents, Family, Creativity, Slavery & Abolition, Colonialism, ... Show More
57m 35s
Feb 2023
In Search of Ancient Troy
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Laila Weir ✍️
Sound design: ocean waves 🌊
Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Death, Fire, History, Military History
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll walk the line between myth and history as we explore the ancient Greek legend o ... Show More
44m 25s