History For Sleep with the Drowsy Historian
Drowsy HistorianHistory For Sleep delivers slow, calm, and slightly unsettling historical storytelling that makes dozing off educationally depressing. Brought to you by the Drowsy Historian, each episode is 1–2 hours of immersive bedtime history with just enough absurd detail to keep you listening — until you aren’t. Get early episodes & ad-free audio on Patreon: patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian As an Amazon A... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 219 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Amsterdam in the Renaissance was celebrated as a city of tolerance, wealth, and trade. But for women pushed into its brothels, tolerance meant little. In this story, ... more
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Tonight’s story takes you deep into the forgotten corners of the medieval world — not the merry vision of flagons raised in jolly taverns, but the far more common rea... more
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They told you the West was freedom. Wide horizons, clean air, a fresh start. What you found was dust thick enough to choke a horse, bunkhouses crawling with lice, wag... more
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Rome has always been remembered for its marble, its generals, its emperors — but not for the millions of ordinary people who actually lived there. Tonight’s story isn... more
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Apple Podcasts1arrrrrrrghh!
United States23 days ago - Loud commercials
I would love to give this podcast a higher star rating. I really enjoy the storytelling and the host’s voice. Up at the top of the episode, he mentions that I can pay extra to get the show without commercials, but I pay for a lot of subscriptions and don’t want to add another. Each time I was nearly asleep, the loudest and most obnoxious commercials would break up the show and wake me up. I know a lot of hosts do their own commercials and that would be nice in a fall asleep podcast. If you want ... more
Apple Podcasts2Mo CollinsUnited States25 days ago - 2:32 am New Hampshire USA
Drowning out the chaos of the world with the misery of another
Apple Podcasts5beagledogs2United Statesa month ago - Awesome!
Awesome to fall asleep to, or just to listen to in general. By the way, I’m usually listening around 10:00 Pm-12:00 Am over in P.A, if it’s to sleep of course. One thing to say though, I’ll be about twenty minutes into an episode, and then BOOM, a loud Shopify ad comes on. I mean, I get you need to get that revenue, but can’t you try and make it a bit louder? It’s called the DROWSY historian, not the Spotify historian. But overall, I enjoy listening to this every night, and appreciate the dashes... more
Apple Podcasts5CertifiedG@merUnited Statesa month ago - So sleepy but also interested
Wow stories that makes me feel like I’m the main character! I just can get eno- Zzzzzz
Apple Podcasts5chadloniusUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #96 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #152 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  South Korea/History |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  New Zealand/History |
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This podcast features unique storytelling that blends educational content with unsettling historical narratives designed to help listeners doze off. Each episode offers a range of topics that explore lesser-known aspects of history, focusing on the absurdities and struggles faced by historical figures and societies. With episodes lasting between 1 and 2 hours, the soothing tone and rich details create a calming atmosphere that allows for both engagement and relaxation. A notable aspect is the podcast's ability to tackle dark or heavy historical themes while still providing a comforting listening experience, making it particularly appealing for those seeking both knowledge and tranquility before sleep.
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