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 75 episodes available.

Sleepy History episodes:

January 07, 2026 Stalin’s Rise Was Built on Deception
In this episode, we examine how misleading promises secured Stalin’s dominance. In this episode, we show how deception replaced debate.

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January 06, 2026 Lenin’s Playbook for Regime Change
In this episode, we analyze the strategies Lenin used to lock in power. We focus on enforcement, messaging, and institutional capture.

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5min
January 05, 2026 Prussia Defeats France, Unites Germany
In this episode, we walk through how Prussia defeated France in record time. In this episode, we explain how that victory unified Germany under a single empire.
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5min
January 05, 2026 How War Destroyed the Romanovs
In this episode, we break down how war pressure pushed the empire past its breaking point. We explain how military failure undermined political legitimacy.

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5min
January 04, 2026 Military Conflicts That United Germany
In this episode, we analyze the wars that forced political unity. In this episode, we explain how national identity emerged from conflict.
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5min
January 03, 2026 The Strategy Behind Desert Uprisings
In this episode, we analyze how local knowledge turned harsh terrain into an advantage. In this episode, we explain why the desert favored rebels over empires.

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4min
January 03, 2026 The Ruthless Logic of Prussian Power
In this episode, we break down the logic behind Prussia’s hardline military system. In this episode, we show why morality often took a backseat to efficiency.
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5min
January 02, 2026 Waterloo Ends Napoleonic Ambitions
In this episode, we explore how Waterloo shut down Napoleon’s hopes of regaining control. We explain why this defeat marked a permanent turning point.
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6min
January 01, 2026 The Beginning of Napoleon’s End
In this episode, we explore how the invasion of Russia marked Napoleon’s decline. In this episode, we explain why recovery was impossible after 1812.
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5min
December 31, 2025 Napoleon’s Austerlitz Victory Shocked Europe
In this episode, we explain why no one expected such a decisive outcome. In this episode, we show how the battle stunned rival powers.
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5min

FAQs about Sleepy History:

How many episodes does Sleepy History have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.