History For Sleep with the Drowsy Historian
Drowsy HistorianGet early episodes & ad-free audio on Patreon: patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian History 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. As an Amazon A... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 492 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Step quietly into a medieval monastery where healing is measured not in miracles, but in patience, warm broth, clean linen, and the gentle fragrance of herbs drying a... more
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Tonight, you step into the sacred House of Pur in Ancient Egypt, where your life is devoted to preparing the dead for their journey into eternity. Before the sun rise... more
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Spend a quiet evening in the streets of Whitechapel during the autumn of 1888, not as a detective or suspect, but as an ordinary resident trying to carry on with ever... more
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Tonight, leave the mainland behind and spend the night as a lighthouse assistant on a remote Scottish island in the 1890s. Climb endless spiral staircases carrying he... more
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- What in the world!?!?!?
Are you kidding!? Fall asleep as as a WWI waiting in the trench!? Have some empathy and respect.
Apple Podcasts1Caboose916
United States4 months ago - Complete letdown
Didn’t mind this podcast at first but then quickly realised it was just lazy AI slop. Any sleepy historian worth their salt wouldn’t be so cagey about their credentials.
Apple Podcasts1Ol' Mate Velv
Australia5 months ago - It’s the same words every night
I basically have the story memorized and it doesn’t matter what the topic is. The stories are completely identical.
Apple Podcasts2Im not gonna say itUnited States5 months ago - Read before trying!
I have been falling asleep to this , it has helped me a lot as I can’t usually fall asleep quickly. It takes me a few hours, but the deep soft voice even if it’s Ai, is great. Yes it’s Ai. But, that’s okay. Ai was made and created to help humans. Just because it is Ai does not mean you should not listen to it. The video does glitch or repeat itself from time to time, and the commercials are pretty loud, but the voice is great and it really helps me fall asleep. There is like 30 minutes or more i... more
Apple Podcasts5Jesuslovesyou2736United States5 months ago - Awesome
I’ve tried listening to many different historical stories and I can only listen to the Drowsy Historian. I listen almost every night and when I need some calm.
Apple Podcasts5BoxerlverUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #129 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  South Korea/History |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  India/History |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Spain/History |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Calm, immersive bedtime history with a slow, soothing narration that guides listeners through a wide range of historical topics. Episodes mix everyday life, craft, and power dynamics with gentle, hypnotic storytelling, often weaving in subtle sponsor reads. The format tends toward long, mellow narratives that soothe rather than sensationalize, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking relaxational education and a predictable, comforting cadence. Noteworthy is the consistently tranquil voice and the broad historical scope, from ancient labor to medieval life and 20th-century archives, all tailored for sleep. Potential listeners can expect a reflective, lullaby-like approach to history with occasional debates about AI authorship and advert... more
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