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Sleepy History
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Today: #6 in History on our combined chart.
Today: #15 in History, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #5 in History, Canada on our combined chart.
Today: #18 in History, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #79 in History, Germany on our combined chart.
Today: #155 in History, Brazil on our combined chart.
Today: #167 in History, Mexico on our combined chart.
Today: #28 in History, New Zealand on our combined chart.
Today: #17 in History, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #23 in History, India on our combined chart.
Today: #93 in History, Japan on our combined chart.
Today: #11 in History, Philippines on our combined chart.
Today: #11 in History, South Africa on our combined chart.
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Latest daily rankings: Oct 21. New rankings will appear after the next update.
Position on the History combined chart over the last 7 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Castbox |
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| Oct 21 | #6 | #14 | #7 | #14 | #13 |
| Oct 20 | #7 | #13 | #9 | #11 | #6 |
| Oct 19 | #8 | #14 | #9 | #11 | #14 |
| Oct 18 | #9 | #15 | #10 | #14 | #15 |
| Oct 17 | #10 | #15 | #10 | #15 | #15 |
| Oct 16 | #15 | #22 | #10 | #15 | #21 |
| Oct 15 | #8 | #16 | #9 | #14 | #16 |
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Jack O’Lanterns: Why Do We Carve Spooky Pumpkins at Halloween?
October 20, 2026 · 53 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alicia Steffann Tonight, let's trace the winding history of the mysterious jack o’lantern, from Irish folklore to the autumnal traditions of rural…
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The Black Death: London, 1348
October 18, 2026 · 50 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Trace the spread of the Black Death throughout Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa in the 1300s and learn how it helped shape the…
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The American Revolution: How Did 13 Colonies Defeat an Empire?
October 15, 2026 · 3 hr 10 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Learn about the key factors that allowed the American Colonists to beat British forces and gain independence - including…
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Afternoon Sweet Tooth: The German Ritual of Coffee and Cake
October 13, 2026 · 40 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer In tonight's episode, unwind with the story of a German tradition - the relaxing afternoon ritual of “Kaffee und Kuchen,” or “coffee…
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Sea Monsters: What Did Sailors Actually See?
October 11, 2026 · 60 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jacobe Duarte Siel Trace the fascinating history of sea monsters, from the Norse World Serpent and the kraken to Trunko and modern…
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Boudica’s Revolt: The Queen Who Burned London to the Ground
October 8, 2026 · 49 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer Find out how a Celtic queen led a revolt against the Romans in 1st century Britain, and became an icon. Includes mentions of: History…
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Dewey Decimal: The Surprising History of the Man Behind the System
October 6, 2026 · 51 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia LeVesque Tonight, learn about the librarian Melvil Dewey - the American inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of classification, which is…
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The Vikings: Were the Vikings the Fiercest Warriors of All Time?
October 4, 2026 · 51 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Discover the true story of the Vikings - the warriors, navigators, and traders who left their mark on Europe, and even reached North…
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Ferdinand Magellan: He Died Trying to Sail Around the World
October 1, 2026 · 54 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif Hodzic Written By: Alexandra Turney Learn about the expedition led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century - an eventful journey that…
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Iraq: The Rise of the World’s First Cities
September 27, 2026 · 51 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney In tonight's episode, discover how the nation of Iraq developed, from its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, through conflicts and…
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Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Fighting to End Segregation
September 24, 2026 · 3 hr 9 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Laila Weir After Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, local activists, including Martin Luther King…
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What Life Was Really Like Inside a Medieval Castle
September 20, 2026 · 46 min✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover what daily life was like in a medieval castle, as we join a lord and lady in their bustling household in 13th century…
About the show
Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep.
Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com.