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Humorously Dull History for Sleep

by Stephen Dalton
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About the show

Light-hearted, funny, and somewhat boring historical bedtime stories to help you relax and sleep happy. Venture back into history and explore curious topics that are specifically selected to be rather boring and sleep-inducing. Fall asleep with a smile on your face :) Humorously Dull History for Sleep is hosted by Stephen Dalton, an Irish storyteller and voiceover artist who has helped millions enjoy better rest. In this show, Stephen explores boring topics from history with a comedic approach that you're sure to find both funny and relaxing. Other Channels by Stephen Dalton You can also listen to my non-satirical bedtime stories on the Stephen Dalton Sleep Stories channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Enjoy meditation sessions with me on the Stephen Dalton Guided Meditations channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my real therapy sessions on One Man & His Therapist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #history #comedy #sleep