Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest.

Tonight we drift back to the late 18th century to explore the remarkable and quietly astonishing life of Captain William Bligh, and the enduring mystery of the Mutiny on the Bounty. This audiobook-style episode is designed for history for sleep, blending tranquil history with true accounts of endurance, leadership, and survival on the open ocean. It is a story often told in fragments, but tonight we allow it to unfold slowly, as history to soothe the mind and help you unwind with history.

The year is 1789. HMS Bounty sails across the Pacific on a British exploration mission that seems simple enough, yet will become one of the most famous maritime survival stories ever recorded. Life at sea is strict and unyielding, and Bligh, known for his precision and sharp tongue, commands with unwavering discipline. When months of island life in Tahiti soften the crew’s sense of order, resentment quietly grows. What follows is an act of mutiny that leaves Bligh and eighteen loyal men cast adrift in a small open boat, facing an open boat survival Pacific crossing few believed possible.

This calming audio books episode traces Bligh’s extraordinary survival voyage across thousands of miles of ocean, guided by stars, rationed hope, and unbreakable routine. Along the way, we reflect on British naval history, 18th century naval life, and the human cost of command. Told in the spirit of audiobooks and history legends, this is history for serenity and harmony, created to help you get sleepy while learning about one of the greatest minds in history under pressure.

Whether you are here for audiobooks that bring peace, or for history to soothe the mind before rest, let this gentle retelling of Mutiny on the Bounty and William Bligh’s impossible voyage carry you into calm waters.

Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Mutiny on the Bounty & Captain Bligh’s Impossible Story of Survival

00:41:06 The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu - Who Built It and Why?

01:29:16 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science?

02:12:49 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release)

02:55:27 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release)

03:42:57 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days

04:26:20 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

05:07:17 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

05:48:55 Rasputin

06:35:43 Who were the Radium Girls?

07:12:48 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

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Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest.

Tonight we journey beneath the sunlit landscapes of Cappadocia into the vast silence of the Derinkuyu underground city, an ancient underground city carved deep into the soft volcanic stone of central Turkey. Far below the fairy chimneys and rolling hills lies a subterranean city that once sheltered thousands, complete with kitchens, wineries, schools, wells, and carefully engineered ventilation shafts. This tranquil history audiobook explores how the Derinkuyu underground city functioned as a fully self-sustaining world, one of many underground cities that form a hidden network beneath Cappadocia. As part of Turkey history and ancient Turkey, Derinkuyu stands as a remarkable example of human ingenuity, endurance, and quiet cooperation in the face of danger.

Designed to help you unwind with history, this episode blends history for sleep with soothing narration, perfect for those who enjoy audiobooks, audio books, and tranquil history that helps you get sleepy. We reflect on why this subterranean city was built, who carved its miles of tunnels, and what threats may have driven entire communities underground. This is history for serenity and harmony, history to soothe the mind, and history legends told gently, inviting you to relax as you drift among the greatest minds in history who shaped survival beneath the earth. Whether you are drawn to Cappadocia history, underground city Turkey, or the mystery of ancient underground cities, this audiobook offers history for serenity in its calmest form.

Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 The Lost 300-Foot Underground City of Derinkuyu - Who Built It and Why?

00:48:46 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science?

01:32:19 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release)

02:14:57 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release)

03:02:27 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days

03:45:50 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

04:26:47 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

05:08:25 Rasputin

05:55:13 Who were the Radium Girls?

06:32:18 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

07:18:47 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

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Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest.

Tonight we journey into the misty world of the Druids: ancient sorcerers or masters of natural science? Their story drifts through the quiet groves of Celtic Gaul and ancient Britain, where mystery and ritual shaped a civilization that fascinated Roman observers like Posidonius and Pliny. In this tranquil history, we’ll explore who these Celtic druids truly were — philosophers, poets, healers, and keepers of wisdom — the hidden power behind Gallic kings. As you unwind with history, discover how the druids studied the stars, spoke for the gods, and guided their people through the turning of the seasons. These history legends remind us that even in ancient times, people sought balance between nature, belief, and understanding. Whether you love audiobooks, history for serenity and harmony, or simply stories to get sleepy, this calm retelling of ancient druids offers the perfect escape. Drift through the ancient forests of Gaul and ancient Britain, feel the stillness of sacred stone circles like Stonehenge, and listen to history to soothe the mind. This is history for sleep, a gentle exploration of the greatest minds in history — those who sought knowledge not for power but for peace. Tonight, let the echoes of the Celts, their rituals, and their enduring wisdom carry you into serenity. These are stories meant to help you unwind with history, to find peace in the past, and to settle into the stillness that lies beyond the noise of our modern world.

Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep.

If you're new here, share where you're tuning in from or request a story for a future bedtime episode. And if you enjoy these peaceful history stories, please like and subscribe — it helps us continue sharing calm, true tales from the past.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Druids: Ancient Sorcerers or Masters of Natural Science?

00:44:08 True Story Behind "The Revenant" & Hugh Glass' Unbelievable Survival (Holiday Re-Release)

01:26:46 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release)

02:14:16 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days

02:57:39 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

03:38:36 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

04:20:14 Rasputin

05:07:02 Who were the Radium Girls?

05:44:07 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

06:30:36 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

07:17:48 Count Dracula - Origins of a Gothic Legend

Watch on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0KP99A1YtXj7wsHgAd7ukm⁠

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