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.

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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.

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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

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

Tonight, we unwind with history through a tranquil audiobook experience designed for serenity and harmony, where history legends and gentle storytelling come together to soothe the mind. This episode blends the calm rhythm of audio books and audiobooks with history for sleep, created to help you get sleepy while exploring one of the most compelling survival stories ever recorded. As part of our ongoing journey into tranquil history, this is history for serenity, history to soothe the mind, and history for serenity and harmony, inviting you to relax deeply while reflecting on the greatest minds in history and the quiet strength of the human spirit.

We wander into early American wilderness to explore the Hugh Glass story, a true frontier survival tale that has become an enduring piece of Mountain Man history and an American frontier legend. Often remembered through the lens of The Revenant true story, this episode gently revisits the real events behind Hugh Glass survival, focusing not on violence, but on patience, resilience, and inner stillness. Set among 19th century explorers and fur trappers, this grizzly bear attack history unfolds slowly, offering a calm and reflective journey through the early American wilderness.

This tranquil history audiobook invites you to unwind with history legends while the quiet landscape of rivers, plains, and forests carries you toward rest. It is an audio books experience meant to slow the breath, soften the thoughts, and let history for sleep guide you gently into the night.

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

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Chapters:

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

00:43:34 Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Holiday Re-Release)

01:31:04 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days

02:14:27 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

02:55:24 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

03:37:02 Rasputin

04:23:50 Who were the Radium Girls?

05:00:55 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

05:47:25 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

06:34:36 Count Dracula - Origins of a Gothic Legend

07:20:55 Alcatraz: Only Three Men Ever Escaped. Did They Survive?

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

Tonight, we drift back through time with a tranquil history tale designed for audiobook lovers who want to unwind with history and gently get sleepy. This episode is part of our soothing collection of audio books and audiobooks created for history for serenity and harmony, where history legends are shared slowly and calmly, perfect for history for sleep and history to soothe the mind. Our main story explores the remarkable life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish explorer whose true survival story inspired the timeless tale of Robinson Crusoe. Marooned on a desert island in the Juan Fernandez Islands during the 18th century maritime history era, Selkirk lived as a castaway sailor, surviving alone through resilience, patience, and ingenuity. His story stands among the greatest minds in history not for invention or conquest, but for quiet endurance, making it ideal for those seeking history for serenity and a peaceful escape at bedtime.

As the night deepens, this audiobook-style episode continues with additional calming stories drawn from across the world, offering tranquil history for listeners who enjoy unwinding with history legends and gentle storytelling meant to relax the mind. Whether you are listening to get sleepy, settle your thoughts, or simply enjoy history for serenity, these audio books are crafted to guide you toward rest while exploring fascinating true tales from the past.

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

00:48:26 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days

01:31:48 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

02:12:46 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

02:54:23 Rasputin

03:41:12 Who were the Radium Girls?

04:18:16 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

05:04:46 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

05:51:57 Count Dracula - Origins of a Gothic Legend

06:38:17 Alcatraz: Only Three Men Ever Escaped. Did They Survive?

07:25:14 Yasuke: Legendary African Samurai of Feudal Japan

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

Tonight we drift back to the autumn of 1889, when a young journalist named Nellie Bly set out to do something the world believed impossible. Inspired by Jules Verne’s novel *Around the World in 80 Days*, Nellie embarked on a real-life race against time — a quiet but determined attempt to circumnavigate the globe faster than fiction had imagined. With only a single gripsack, one sturdy dress, and an iron will, she boarded a steamship from New Jersey and stepped into history. She travelled alone across continents and oceans — through gaslit stations, monsoon-soaked ports, and distant cities connected by the thin threads of 19th-century railways and steam routes. What few knew was that another reporter had been secretly dispatched in the opposite direction, turning her journey into an unannounced race.

Long before her 72-day voyage, Nellie Bly had already made headlines by infiltrating the infamous Blackwell’s Island asylum under the guise of madness. Her undercover exposé shocked the nation and led to major reforms in mental healthcare — revealing not only her courage, but the quiet power of journalism done with compassion and resolve. Tonight’s tale is one of resilience, curiosity, and understated rebellion, told against the backdrop of Victorian travel, journalistic risk, and the timeless call of the unknown.

This episode features themes of audiobooks, tranquil history, unwind with history, history for sleep, and history for serenity and harmony. You’ll hear about Nellie Bly, her 72-day journey, Blackwell’s Island, 19th-century journalism, Victorian travel history, and how she turned Jules Verne’s imagined adventure into lived reality.

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

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Nellie Bly: Around the World in 80 Days

00:43:58 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

01:24:55 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

02:06:33 Rasputin

02:53:21 Who were the Radium Girls?

03:30:26 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

04:16:56 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

05:04:07 Count Dracula - Origins of a Gothic Legend

05:50:26 Alcatraz: Only Three Men Ever Escaped. Did They Survive?

06:37:24 Yasuke: Legendary African Samurai of Feudal Japan

07:19:58 Defiance Incarnate: Boudica, Celtic Warrior Queen

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

Tonight we journey to the windswept Highlands of Scotland, where ancient waters run deep and legends linger. This is the quiet, enduring story of the Loch Ness Monster—part folklore, part mystery, and part mirror reflecting the dreams and doubts of every age that has watched its surface. In the stillness of Loch Ness, we find a history steeped in wonder and patience, from the stone-carved symbols of the Picts to the soft stirrings of a modern legend that refused to fade. We’ll meet the medieval monks who first recorded a strange beast in the river, the everyday travellers whose chance sightings sparked headlines, and the scientists who came not to prove or disprove, but to understand what might lie beneath.

This gentle exploration blends myth with method, from ancient carvings and whispered tales to sonar scans and environmental DNA. Whether it's the famous 1934 photograph or the subtle traces left behind in the water, every chapter carries us closer to understanding why this kindly mystery endures. Along the way, we'll honour the watchers—the people who kept vigil on cold shores with cameras and kettles, giving their time to something just out of reach.

In this calming narrative, history meets serenity. It's a tranquil story of monsters and mirrors, shaped for those who unwind with history, for listeners who find comfort in audio books and legends of the past. Whether you're drawn by the mystery of unsolved stories, intrigued by Scottish folklore, or simply looking to get sleepy with a tale told softly, this episode brings together the best of audiobooks, history for serenity and harmony, and history to soothe the mind. From curious myths to careful science, this is history for sleep, for peace, and for dreamers who linger a little longer at the water's edge.

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

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

00:41:33 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

01:23:11 Rasputin

02:09:59 Who were the Radium Girls?

02:47:04 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

03:33:33 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

04:20:45 Count Dracula - Origins of a Gothic Legend

05:07:04 Alcatraz: Only Three Men Ever Escaped. Did They Survive?

05:54:02 Yasuke: Legendary African Samurai of Feudal Japan

06:36:36 Defiance Incarnate: Boudica, Celtic Warrior Queen

07:26:03 Infamous Skyjacker, DB Cooper: How Did He Get Away with It?

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

Tonight we travel back to ancient Egypt, to explore the remarkable life of Cleopatra: twilight sovereign of a fading empire, and one of the most powerful, dangerous, and bewitching women in all of history. Born into the Ptolemaic dynasty, Cleopatra came of age in a world of golden courtyards, sandstone halls, and palace intrigue — where power was held as much through treachery as through birthright. Fluent in nine languages and known for the quiet force of her presence, she ruled with intellect, grace, and unwavering resolve through some of the most turbulent decades her kingdom had ever known. Her relationship with Julius Caesar would send shockwaves from Alexandria to Rome, as whispers of dynastic ambition began to stir unrest in the heart of the Republic. As Roman politics tightened around her claim, Cleopatra's very presence in the capital left many quietly unsettled. And yet, against all odds, she held power — navigating war, betrayal, and the tides of empire with a calm that defied expectations.

This story blends the calm power of Cleopatra’s legacy with the quiet rhythms of ancient lands — perfect for those who unwind with history or enjoy audio books that soothe the mind. Whether you're drawn to tranquil history or tales of the greatest minds in history, this episode invites you to get sleepy with a queen who never surrendered to fear. Let Cleopatra's enduring presence become part of your own peaceful journey tonight. If you're here for history for serenity and harmony, or seeking audiobooks to help you rest, you're in the right place. Settle in for this poetic and powerful chapter of history legends, as we bring you another story in our ongoing collection of history for sleep, history for serenity, and history to soothe the mind.

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

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Chapters:

00:00:00:00 Cleopatra: Dangerous, Bewitching & Irresistible

00:42:14:00 Who were the Radium Girls?

01:29:02:08 Origins of Merlin the Wizard: Fact or Fiction?

02:06:06:15 536 AD: The Worst Year in History?

02:52:36:10 Count Dracula - Origins of a Gothic Legend

03:39:47:16 Alcatraz: Only Three Men Ever Escaped. Did They Survive?

04:26:07:03 Yasuke: Legendary African Samurai of Feudal Japan

05:13:05:01 Defiance Incarnate: Boudica, Celtic Warrior Queen

05:55:39:05 Infamous Skyjacker, DB Cooper: How Did He Get Away with It?

06:45:05:22 Myths & Legends of the Bermuda Triangle - Part II

07:35:18:11 Myths & Legends of the Bermuda Triangle - Part I

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