Fall asleep to the stories that shaped the world. Sleep with History blends rich, immersive tales from the past with the calming rhythm of bedtime narration. From ancient empires to pivotal revolutions, each episode transforms real historical events into atmospheric stories designed to quiet the mind and ease you into restful sleep. Whether you're fascinated by the lives of forgotten queens, the rise of empires, or the quiet moments that sparked world-changing ideas, this is history like you've never heard it before. Soothing. Slow. Enlightening. Perfect for curious minds and restless nights, Sleep with History invites you to explore the past while letting go of the day. Subscribe to hear new episodes weekly, or experience our entire ad-free library with Whisper Premium at www.whisper.fm.
163 episodes transcribedIn a world teetering on the brink of change, we trace the silken threads of history back to the dawn of Constantinople, a city conceived in t...
In the soft embrace of the 17th century, the Dutch Republic blossomed into a serene kaleidoscope of innovation and artistry during its Golden...
In the shadowed quiet of pre-Columbian nights, beneath the vast, starry sky, wander with us through the majestic world of the Aztec Empire. A...
We traverse the winding paths of the Silk Route, a mixture woven through the epochs, unfurling from the 2nd century BCE to the 14th century C...
Amidst the post-Civil War reconstruction and the rush of Manifest Destiny, a narrative emerged celebrating the untouched wilderness of the Am...
In the hushed twilight dimness of early 18th century New England, we meander through the cobblestone paths of ambition and intellectual awake...
Amid the whispers of sand and time, the Suez Canal emerged as a corridor between seas, an artery pulsing at the heart of the 19th centurys tr...
In the delicate twilight of medieval Europe, a collage of nascent states and ancient lineages began to weave itself under the vast shadows of...
In the twilight of the 18th century, Sydney emerged not just as a place, but as a poignant tale of endurance and transformation. As whispers...
As the Roman Empire faded into the shadows of history, a new chapter unfolded in the chilly realms of northern Europe, where the Hanseatic Le...
As twilight settled over the mid-20th century, the world found itself on the precipice of profound transformation, driven by the urgent need...
In the shadowy folds of the 19th century, we find ourselves enveloped in the complex mixture of geopolitical ambitions and military tactics t...
As twilight descends on the ancient lands of Tamil Nadu, we embark on a voyage through time to the era of the Chola Dynasty, where a kaleidos...
In tonights journey, we delve into the lush, verdant realms that once nurtured the majestic Maya civilization, nestled within the dense jungl...
In the velvety shadows of a bygone era, Florence emerged as a beacon of renewal, lighting up the twilight of the Middle Ages with the brillia...
As twilight deepens, we find ourselves walking along the tranquil paths once trodden by Confucius, whose humble beginnings in the state of Lu...
From a boyhood spent gazing at the sky above rural Ohio to the moment he became the first human to set foot on the Moon, Neil Armstrong’s sto...
As the sun sets gently over the serene Falkland Islands, our thoughts wander to a time of conflict that reshaped the spirit of two distant na...
In the labyrinthine silence of ancient halls, we trace the elegant threads of Roman law, woven intricately into the mosaic of the Corpus Juri...
As twilight embraces feudal Japan, we wander through the serene yet potent ethos of Bushido, the way of the warrior, a code shaping every bre...
