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Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

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Made by
Slumber Studios
Episodes
139 episodes
Last episode
November 3, 2026
Rating
4.6 / 5
Charts
Apple No. 12 · Pocket Casts No. 13 · Audible No. 20
On Audible since
November 15, 2024

No. 6 on Across the charts in History, and on 1 other chart here.

What it is

Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep.

Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com.

Latest episodes

  1. The Fall of the Aztecs: How Did the Aztec Empire Fall So Fast? October 22, 2026 · 53 min
  2. Jack O’Lanterns: Why Do We Carve Spooky Pumpkins at Halloween? October 20, 2026 · 53 min
  3. The Black Death: London, 1348 October 18, 2026 · 50 min
  4. The American Revolution: How Did 13 Colonies Defeat an Empire? October 15, 2026 · 49 min
  5. Afternoon Sweet Tooth: The German Ritual of Coffee and Cake October 13, 2026 · 40 min

On the charts

Charting now — best position 6 on Apple Podcasts · History, reached September 21, 2026. Seen on 5 charts over 42 days of readings, the first on September 5, 2026.

1 23 6 September 5, 2026 October 24, 2026 September 5, 2026 — position 11September 6, 2026 — position 11September 8, 2026 — position 16September 10, 2026 — position 23September 11, 2026 — position 14September 12, 2026 — position 14September 13, 2026 — position 13September 17, 2026 — position 17September 21, 2026 — position 6September 22, 2026 — position 9September 23, 2026 — position 12September 24, 2026 — position 13September 25, 2026 — position 11September 26, 2026 — position 13September 27, 2026 — position 12September 28, 2026 — position 10September 29, 2026 — position 12September 30, 2026 — position 14October 1, 2026 — position 14October 2, 2026 — position 12October 3, 2026 — position 15October 4, 2026 — position 12October 5, 2026 — position 12October 6, 2026 — position 12October 7, 2026 — position 13October 8, 2026 — position 11October 9, 2026 — position 11October 10, 2026 — position 11October 11, 2026 — position 11October 12, 2026 — position 9October 13, 2026 — position 11October 14, 2026 — position 15October 15, 2026 — position 16October 16, 2026 — position 19October 17, 2026 — position 15October 18, 2026 — position 14October 19, 2026 — position 14October 20, 2026 — position 13October 21, 2026 — position 14October 22, 2026 — position 13October 23, 2026 — position 13October 24, 2026 — position 12
Apple Podcasts · History — position by day.
ChartBestDaysLast seen
Apple Podcasts · History 6 42 days October 24, 2026
Across the charts in History 6 42 days October 24, 2026
Pocket Casts · History 10 42 days October 24, 2026
Still running in History 13 3 days October 23, 2026
Most listened to in History 17 16 days October 24, 2026

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