Sleep With History
Episodes
Viking invasions and the establishment of the Danelaw in England (9th century)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step back into the 9th century with "Sleep with History" as we explore the formation of the Danelaw in England. This intriguing episode merges history...
American Revolution (1775-1783)
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slip into a peaceful slumber with our episode 'American Revolution (1775-1783)' on 'Sleep with History.' Journey back in time through a carefully craf...
Jack the Ripper murders (1888)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the gripping narrative of "Sleep with History" in our episode "Jack the Ripper Murders (1888)." Traverse through the dense fog-filled street...
Economic reforms and the era of "Opening Up" (late 1970s onwards)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on "Sleep with History", travel to the heart of the late 20th century, as we unfurl the fascinating transition of China from Maoist agrarian s...
Onin War (1467-1477): Internal conflict that led to the destabilization of the Ashikaga Shogunate.
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover a mesmerizing journey into the past in tonight's episode of Sleep with History, "Onin War (1467-1477): Internal conflict that led to the desta...
Split of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves (395 CE)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into an enchanting journey with "Sleep with History". In this episode, be lulled into restful slumber as we explore the momentous "Split of the R...
Spanish colonization of the Americas and establishment of the Spanish Empire (1492 onwards)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a tranquil journey through time with this episode of 'Sleep with History'. Spanning centuries, we delve into the intricate motives behind th...
The Great Schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church (1054).
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore 1,000 years back in time with this stimulating episode from "Sleep with History" entitled "The Great Schism between the Eastern Orthodox Churc...
Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule (1954-1962)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into "Sleep with History's" immersive journey into the heart of the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule. Discover how a str...
Conquests of Alexander the Great, establishing the Hellenistic Empire (334-323 BCE)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immerse yourself in the thrilling era of Alexander the Great's majestic reign in this episode of 'Sleep with History'. Journey through time as we expl...
British East India Company's control over India (1757-1858)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep with History invites you to tonight's episode, "British East India Company's control over India (1757-1858)". Journey back in time to an era bot...
Discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus (1492)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a journey through time with the "Sleep with History" sleepcast. In this episode, "Discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus (1492),"...
Silk Road trade flourishes (2nd century BCE-14th century CE)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drift into the allure of the Silk Road on tonight's episode of 'Sleep with History.' As you unwind, navigate the vibrant tapestry of global interactio...
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sleep with History, we delve into the fascinating story of the landmark case, Brown v. Board of Education, a cornerstone in the civ...
Edo Period (1603-1868): Long period of peace, isolationism, and stability under the Tokugawa rule.
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unearth the whispers of the past in our latest episode of "Sleep with History," focused on Japan's Edo era. Journey into the tranquility and turmoil o...
Portuguese Empire's exploration and trade routes (15th-16th centuries)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the romantic era of the 15th and 16th centuries with "Sleep with History". Our episode, "Portuguese Empire's exploration and trade routes", ...
Cleopatra (69-30 BCE)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unwind with the latest episode of "Sleep with History", titled - "Cleopatra (69-30 BCE)". Immerse yourself in the era of intriguing politics, strategi...
Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905): Japan's victory over Russia, establishing Japan as a major world power
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a historical voyage in this episode of Sleep with History, as we navigate the tumultuous tides of the Russo-Japanese War. Unearth how Japan,...
Karl Marx (1818-1883)
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unearth the compelling narrative of Karl Marx in this riveting episode of 'Sleep with History.' Transport yourself to the turbulent 19th-century Europ...
Jomo Kenyatta becomes the first Prime Minister of Kenya (1963)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immerse yourself in Sleep with History's exploration of Kenya's transformative journey towards independence in Jomo Kenyatta becomes the first Prime M...
Showa Era (1926-1989): Reign of Emperor Hirohito, marked by Japan's militarization, World War II, and post-war recovery
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On tonight's episode of Sleep with History, we're setting sail to a time of profound transformation, the Showa Era in Japan. Experience Hirohito's rei...
Trojan War (c. 1194-1184 BCE) as described in Greek mythology
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drift off to dreamland under the starry expanse of Bronze Age skies in an episode of Sleep with History. Journey back to the epicenter of the legendar...
Formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) (1963)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Venture into a restful journey in Sleep with History with our latest episode Formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) (1963). Delve into a...
The Balkan Wars result in territorial gains for Greece (1912-1913)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into The Balkan Wars result in territorial gains for Greece, an enriching episode of Sleep with History. As the night drapes around you, be trans...
Oda Nobunaga's Unification (1568-1582): Oda Nobunaga's campaigns towards the unification of Japan
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a journey back in time with Sleep with History's episode, Oda Nobunaga's Unification (1568-1582): Oda Nobunaga's campaigns towards the unifi...
The Hellenistic period begins with the death of Alexander (323 BCE)
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into an epoch of cultural upheaval and vibrant intellectual ferment in Sleep with History's latest episode, The Hellenistic Period Begins. From ...
The rise of the city-state of Athens (c. 8th century BCE)
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a mesmerizing sleepcast journey in tonight's episode of Sleep with History that takes you back to ancient Greece. We'll navigate the narro...
Battle of Sekigahara (1600): Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory establishes the Tokugawa Shogunate
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel back to 1600 with Sleep with History in our newest episode: Battle of Sekigahara: Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory establishes the Tokugawa Shogunate....
The Apostle Paul visits Athens and delivers his famous speech at the Areopagus (c. 50 CE)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sleep with History, we journey back to the Athenian dawn of roughly 2000 years ago, when the Apostle Paul stood at the Areopagus am...
Mongol Invasions (1274 and 1281): Failed attempts by the Mongols to conquer Japan
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the suspenseful sea of the Sleep with History's latest episode: Mongol Invasions (1274 and 1281): Failed attempts by the Mongols to conquer ...
First Constitution of Japan (1889): Establishment of a constitutional monarchy
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a relaxing night voyage tracing the brushstrokes of Japan's first Constitution in Sleep with History's new episode, The First Constitution o...
Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty (1997)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Sleep with History’s latest episode, Hong Kong's Return to Chinese Sovereignty (1997), we spirit you away to the dazzling Pearl of the Orient—H...
Formation of the Soviet Union (1922-1991)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive under the covers and into the enigmatic narratives of Sleep with History. Tonight's episode, Formation of the Soviet Union (1922-1991) is a sooth...
Democracy is restored in Greece following the fall of the military junta (1974)
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep beneath the stars of a changing Greece in this fascinating episode of Sleep with History. Let the soothing night sounds transport you back to th...
The Gempei War (1180-1185): Conflict between the Taira and Minamoto clans, leading to Minamoto no Yoritomo's rise to power
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep with History presents an enchanting exploration into the pivotal Gempei War era, where Japan trembled under the clashing swords of two great cla...
The Roman Empire incorporates Greece as part of its territory (27 BCE)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us under the cloak of twilight on Sleep with History, as we journey to the transformative year of 27 BCE, when Rome first embraced Greece, forgin...
Russian Revolution and the fall of the Russian Empire (1917)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the Sleep with History podcast as we touch upon a transformative period that changed the world - The Russian Revolution in 1917. Be captivat...
Creation of the NHS (National Health Service) (1948)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover a transformative moment in British history with 'Sleep with History.' In our episode Creation of the NHS (1948), we travel back to explore th...
Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into a midnight voyage through time in this entrancing episode of Sleep with History. Trek alongside Lewis and Clark as they journey across uncha...
Act of Union between England and Scotland (1707)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover a pivotal moment in British history with this nighttime journey on Sleep with History. This episode, Act of Union between England and Scotlan...
South Africa's first democratic elections and Mandela becomes president (1994)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this immersive episode of 'Sleep with History', we embark on an enlightening journey to 1994 South Africa - a land ready to redefine itself and ins...
Ming Dynasty and the construction of the Great Wall (1368-1644)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore history's famous giants, not of men but of stones, in this sleep-inducing episode of Sleep with History. Ming Dynasty and the construction of ...
Independence movements and the dismantling of European colonial empires (20th century)
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slip under the sheets with Sleep with History, taking a soothing walk through the resilience and upheaval echoed in the 20th century. In tonight's epi...
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Board the vessel of nocturnal wisdom on tonight's episode of 'Sleep with History.' Traverse the turbulent timeline of 18th and 19th century Europe by ...
Tudor Dynasty begins with Henry VII (1485)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immerse yourself in the Sleep with History episode - Tudor Dynasty begins with Henry VII (1485). Drift into a soothing slumber as we journey back to m...
Swahili city-states flourish along the East African coast (9th-15th centuries)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immerse yourself in the luscious lore of East Africa's historic Swahili coast with our episode, Swahili city-states flourish along the East African co...
Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journey into the innovative yet soothing world of 'Sleep with History' with our latest episode for a modern twist on soothing sleepcasts: 'Steve Jobs ...
Invention of movable type printing (11th century)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a dreamy voyage back in time to witness an ingenious revolution that propelled mankind forward - the advent of movable type printing. Discov...
Invention of gunpowder (9th century)
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In tonight's episode of Sleep with History, we're diving into the explosive story of gunpowder—a paradoxical invention intended for eternal life tha...
Trans-Saharan Slave Trade expands (14th-19th centuries)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a time machine in tonight's episode of Sleep with History. Transport yourself to the 14th century, beginning a journey across vast desert ex...
Sengoku Period (1467-1568): Era of intense civil war and the rise of regional warlords (daimyo)
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drift off to sleep with the riveting tales of Sengoku Period (1467-1568). Discover the epoch of continuous civil war behind Japan's rise to unity, fro...
Cultural Revolution and the upheaval of Chinese society (1966-1976)
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on Sleep with History, we voyage back to 1966-1976 China to explore the dizzying discord of the Cultural Revolution. Like threading a needle, ...
Publication of "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin (1859)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the tumultuous Victorian era with tonight's episode of Sleep with History. Join us as we traverse the revolutionary world of Charles Darwin'...
Napoleonic Wars and the French Empire's influence in Europe (1804-1815)
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Descend into tranquil slumber with Sleep with History, as we tour the Napoleonic Wars (1804-1815). Unlike any bedtime story, we transport you to an er...
California Gold Rush (1848-1855)
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sink into the golden tales of the California Gold Rush in tonight's captivating episode. Traverse rugged terrains and turbulent times as we journey ba...
Song Dynasty and technological advancements (960-1279)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a tranquil voyage to the time of the Song Dynasty. Let the hum of ancient Chinese innovation lull you into peaceful repose as you soak in th...
Transcontinental Railroad Completion (1869)
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a captivating journey to 1869 in this episode. Immerse yourself in this transformative period, vividly painting an emerging America, anxious...
Maji Maji Rebellion against German colonial rule in East Africa (1905-1907)
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this dream-inducing voyage of Sleep with History, we tread the soothing landscapes of 20th-century East Africa, tracing the echoes of the Maji Maji...
Rise and expansion of the Roman Empire (27 BCE-476 CE)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unearth the wisdom of the ancients with this episode. Journey back to the rise of the Roman Empire, starting at 27 BCE, amidst smoky battlefields, inf...
Isaac Newton (1643-1727)
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step back in time with Sleep with History as we embark on an enlightening journey through the life of Sir Isaac Newton. Beyond the public face of geni...
The military junta takes power in Greece through a coup d'état (1967-1974)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on 'Sleep with History', we voyage back to the simmering stage of the 1967 Greek military coup. Immerse yourself in an epoch of global tension...
Taisho Democracy (1912-1926): Period of political liberalization and cultural flourishing
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get lost in the sublime blend of tradition and transformation in our latest episode about the Taisho Democracy (1912-1926). Revel in an intriguing jou...
TEASER: Battle of Hastings (1066)
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Compilation Episode: Narrated by Ben Neumayer
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Ben Neumayer. Dissolution of the Soviet Union and...
TEASER: Greece becomes a member of NATO (1952)
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Compilation Episode: Narrated by Mark Williams
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Mark Williams. Founding of the Khmer Empire in So...
TEASER: Formation of the National Health Service (1948)
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Bonus Episode: Sleep with Guided Meditations
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Guided Meditations. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enj...
TEASER: United Kingdom's entry into the European Union (1973)
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Bonus Episode: Sleep with Classic Films
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Films. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a ...
TEASER: Mongol conquest of China and the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Bonus Episode: Sleep with Classic Books
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Books. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a ...
TEASER: Establishment of the Kushan Empire in Central Asia (1st century CE)
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Bonus Episode: Sleep with Ambient Sound
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Ambient Sound. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a ...
TEASER: Reconstruction Era (1865-1877)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Bonus Episode: Sleep with Science
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Science. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free t...
TEASER: Homer writes the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey (8th century BCE)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Bonus Episode: Sleep with Psychology
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Psychology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a fre...
TEASER: The Writing of the Tale of Genji (c. 1008)
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Bonus Episode: Sleep with Philosophy
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Philosophy. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a fre...
TEASER: Ioannis Kapodistrias becomes the first head of state of independent Greece (1827).
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Bonus Episode: Sleep with Mythology
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Mythology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free...
Greece joins the European Union (1981)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a Europe recovering from World War II to the fledgling Greece emerging from a military dictatorship, this episode unravels how Greece’s desire ...
TEASER: Founding of the Roman Republic (509 BCE)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Battle of Adwa: Ethiopian victory over Italy (1896)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode showcases a mighty spirit refusing to buckle under colonial pressure and a historic, monumental victory ensuring a nation's freedom. Jour...
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy (1963)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step back in time to one of the most captivating and heart-wrenching events in modern American history: the assassination of John F. Kennedy. As the w...
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the story of life and legacy of one of the most monumental figures in global history - Nelson Mandela. A beacon of human resilience, we cove...
TEASER: The Great Exhibition, London (1851)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
Formation of the Maurya Empire in ancient India under Chandragupta Maurya (322 BCE)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From fragmented kingdoms to unification - this episode details the captivating story of a leader set on a relentless quest for socio-political unity. ...
TEASER: Ethiopian famine prompts Live Aid concerts (1984-1985)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
The Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Sleep with History," we delve into a chapter of history that still echoes in our present – the Greco-Turkish War. Spanning from ...
Opium Wars and the establishment of European spheres of influence in China (19th century)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we draw the curtains back on Britannia's potentially nefarious plot to tilt the Asian trading silver-balance to their side using opium...
Dissolution of the Soviet Union and emergence of new nations (1991)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of 'Sleep with History.' We explore 1991, a year that marked the end of an era with the unraveling of the Soviet Union and the e...
Founding of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia (802 CE)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Sleep with History," we invite you to discover the rise and glory of the Khmer Empire, a chapter that resonates through the corrid...
TEASER: The Xia Dynasty, China (c. 2100-1600 BCE)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get...
The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of "Sleep with History" we'll traverse the battlefields, castles, and corridors of power during a period marked by honor, treach...
Trailer: Sleep with History
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coming soon - Sleep with History. Rediscover the art of relaxation, connect with your inner self, and enjoy restful sleep. For more shows and informat...