Drift off to the complete history of the British Empire — the largest empire in world history, covering at its peak over 25% of the world's land surface. From the first trading outposts to global domination and eventual independence movements.

Covered: Early exploration and colonization, the East India Company, the American colonies, the slave trade, the Victorian era, the scramble for Africa, India and the Raj, World War I and II's impact on empire, the independence movements, and the Commonwealth legacy.

✦ 3+ hours ✦ Rain sounds throughout ✦ British and world history for sleep

Sleepless History is an educational sleep podcast covering world empires, colonial history, and major historical events — made to help you fall asleep.