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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
FAQs about Sleepy History:How many episodes does Sleepy History have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.
January 19, 2026Himmler and Industrialized ControlIn this episode, we analyze how centralized management enabled total domination. In this episode, we explain how control systems outpaced conscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more5minPlay
January 19, 2026The Waffen-SS Training MachineIn this episode, we explore how training programs reinforced obedience and ideological commitment. In this episode, we explain how brutality was normalized within the Waffen-SS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more6minPlay
January 18, 2026How Okinawa Became Unstoppable WarfareIn this episode, we explain how the fighting in Okinawa spiraled into nonstop, all-out warfare. We break down why neither side could afford to disengage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more6minPlay
January 18, 2026Iwo Jima Explained in Simple TermsIn this episode, we clearly explain why the US needed Iwo Jima to continue the war. We focus on logistics, air coverage, and survival rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more6minPlay
January 18, 2026How Guadalcanal Was WonIn this episode, we explain how Marines slowly gained the upper hand on Guadalcanal. We cover the key moments that led to control of the island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more5minPlay
January 17, 2026The Battle That Ended MomentumIn this episode, we explore how Midway stopped Japan’s rapid advance across the Pacific. We explain why the war’s direction changed permanently afterward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more5minPlay
January 17, 2026Why Pearl Harbor Was a Strategic TargetIn this episode, we explain why Pearl Harbor was critical to Japan’s war plans. In this episode, we break down the military logic behind the target selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more5minPlay
January 17, 2026World War II’s North African GambleIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more5minPlay
January 16, 2026Germany Gambled and Lost at KurskIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more5minPlay
January 16, 2026The Campaign Germany Couldn’t WinIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more6minPlay
FAQs about Sleepy History:How many episodes does Sleepy History have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.