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.
175 episodes transcribedIn 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...
As night draws its velvet curtain around us, we journey back through the whispers of time to the age when spices were as precious as gold, sw...
In the tranquil depths of the Byzantine Empire, we wander through the rich kaleidoscope of Constantinople, where art and architecture meld un...
As dusk fell over the burgeoning towns of the mid-19th century American frontier, our forebears commenced their journey on the Oregon Trail,...
In the gentle folds of the night, we trace the echoes of the ancient Silk Road, a path woven not just through terrains but through the very f...
As dusk settles over a mosaic of past ages, we explore the kaleidoscope of Italy before its unification, a time when the very concept of Ital...
In the dusky twilight of the 15th century, a fleet helmed by Vasco da Gama embarked on a voyage that would weave through the mists of the unk...
As we wander through the velvety whispers of Marco Polos ancient travels, our sleepcast invites us to a serene exploration of the luxurious v...
As twilight blankets the world, we journey through the dimly lit corridors of ancient Rome, where the whispers of the past blend seamlessly w...
