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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The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

Sleepy History episodes:

January 17, 2026 World War II’s North African Gamble
In this episode, we explore why so much was risked in the deserts of Africa. In this episode, we explain what both sides stood to gain or lose.

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January 16, 2026 Germany Gambled and Lost at Kursk
In this episode, we explain why Germany delayed its attack and lost the element of surprise. In this episode, we show how that delay allowed the Soviets to build overwhelming defenses.

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January 16, 2026 Stalingrad Exposed Nazi Strategic Failure
In this episode, we break down how poor planning and overconfidence doomed the German campaign. We explain why Stalingrad revealed fatal flaws in Nazi leadership

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6min
January 16, 2026 The Campaign Germany Couldn’t Win
In this episode, we explain why victory depended on speed Germany failed to maintain. In this episode, we show how resistance and distance crushed that strategy.

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6min
January 15, 2026 The Battle That Saved Britain
In this episode, we explain how close Britain came to defeat. In this episode, we show why holding the skies made invasion impossible.
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4min
January 15, 2026 Why Dunkirk Didn’t End the War
In this episode, we explain why Dunkirk failed to end the war in Germany’s favor. In this episode, we examine the consequences of survival.
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4min
January 14, 2026 Blitzkrieg Was About Momentum
In this episode, we explain how constant pressure prevented enemies from regrouping. In this episode, we show why stopping even briefly could change everything.
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4min
January 13, 2026 How Borders Were Redrawn in Secret
In this episode, we explore how borders were changed without public debate or consent. In this episode, we explain the long-term consequences of those decisions.
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5min
January 12, 2026 The Manipulation of a Nation in 1933
In this episode, we explain how Germany’s emotions, fears, and hopes were strategically exploited. We show how mass psychology influenced politics.
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4min
January 11, 2026 Hitler’s First Taste of Defeat
In this episode, we look at how this failed coup marked Hitler’s first major political loss. We explain how the defeat reshaped his ambitions.
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4min

FAQs about Sleepy History:

How many episodes does Sleepy History have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.