Sleepy History

By Sleepy History

Turn off your brain by tuning into the past. This podcast explores the nooks and crannies of history that usually get skipped in class. It’s a gentle stream of information designed to wash away anxiet... more

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How many episodes does Sleepy History have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

Sleepy History episodes:

February 21, 2026Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep
In this episode, we explore the stark reality of daily life in Ancient Egypt, contrasting the popular idealized image with the challenging, often harsh existence of ordinary people. We take a sensory journey through a typical morning, detailing everything from the physical environment to the ubiquitous diet of bread and beer.

Chapters
03:53 Waking Up in a Mudbrick Home
08:12 The Sights and Smells of the Nile
10:12 The Body's Burden
13:09 Bread, Beer, and Flies
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January 22, 2026 The Shock That Ended the War
In this episode, we explain how the unprecedented power of atomic bombs changed everything. We show why Japan surrendered instead of fighting on.

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5min
January 22, 2026 The Atomic Bomb Project the Public Never Saw
In this episode, we uncover the side of the atomic bomb project that was kept from the public. In this episode, we explain how everyday life continued while history was being made in secret.

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5min
January 22, 2026 Liberation That Destroyed Manila
In this episode, we explain how freeing Manila came at an enormous cost. In this episode, we explore the tragic consequences of fighting in a densely populated city.

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5min
January 21, 2026 Hitler’s End Beneath Berlin
In this episode, we explain how Hitler spent his final days beneath a ruined city. In this episode, we walk through the timeline leading to his death.

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5min
January 21, 2026 The Legal Legacy of Nuremberg
In this episode, we explore the long-term legal impact of the Nuremberg Trials. In this episode, we explain how these cases set standards still used today.

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5min
January 21, 2026 South America’s Nazi Refuge
In this episode, we explore how South America became a refuge for Nazis. In this episode, we explain the political blind spots that allowed it.

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4min
January 20, 2026 The Worldwide Search for Nazi Justice
In this episode, we explore how justice efforts expanded across continents. In this episode, we explain why accountability remained important decades later.

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5min
January 20, 2026 How Eichmann Optimized Mass Murder
In this episode, we analyze genocide through the lens of optimization. In this episode, we show how transport efficiency increased death rat

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4min
January 20, 2026 Prague’s Darkest Chapter Under Heydrich
In this episode, we recount how Heydrich’s leadership transformed the city. We discuss the lasting impact of his reign of violence.

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5min

FAQs about Sleepy History:

How many episodes does Sleepy History have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.