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 | 259 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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The year is 1933. The Great Depression has hollowed out the cities, emptied the factories, and sent millions onto the rails in search of work, food, or mercy. Tonight... more
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Under the crushing heat of British Malaya, a Tamil laborer searches for relief in a single green leaf. At first, it makes the days bearable — the endless rows of rubb... more
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In 1845, two British ships—HMS Erebus and HMS Terror—set sail from England in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. They were the pride of the Empire: state-of-the-... more
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From ancient temples in India to the dispensaries of modern California, marijuana’s story is one of rediscovery, repression, and reinvention. Once a sacred plant offe... more
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Apple Podcasts1AL-E-OOP
United Statesa month ago - Pretty good!
I love listening to this while I’m sleeping. ( 10:18 pm, California, USA) Yes it’s AI, and some bits get glitched or repeated, and the commercials are LOUDD, but I like the relaxing voice and falling asleep to random history that I didn’t know before
Apple Podcasts5Jesuslovesyou2736United Statesa month ago - Not bad!
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Apple Podcasts5H tend rUnited Statesa month ago - History nerd in love
I love love love this podcast. I fall asleep to it every night in central. Arkansas. Sometimes I even listen to it in the car just to relax. Love the narrator’s voice and the historical tidbits I come away with.
Apple Podcasts5photofy reviewUnited Statesa month ago - 10:07 pm
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Apple Podcasts | #116 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #182 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #206 |  Italy/History |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  South Korea/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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this podcast launched 6 months ago and published 259 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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