Sleepy History

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The American Revolution: How Did 13 Colonies Defeat an Empire?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia Steffann Learn about the key factors that allowed the American Colonists to beat British forces and gain independence - including international alliances with the French, Spanish, ... Show more

. 3h 9min

Afternoon Sweet Tooth: The German Ritual of Coffee and Cake

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer In tonight's episode, unwind with the story of a German tradition - the relaxing afternoon ritual of “Kaffee und Kuchen,” or “coffee and cake.” Includes mentions of: Baking, Coff ... Show more

. 40min 1sec

Sea Monsters: What Did Sailors Actually See?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jacobe Duarte Siel Trace the fascinating history of sea monsters, from the Norse World Serpent and the kraken to Trunko and modern globsters. Includes mentions of: Science & Nature, Scien ... Show more

. 59min 53sec

Boudica’s Revolt: The Queen Who Burned London to the Ground

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Jessika Gossl Written By: Jo Steer Find out how a Celtic queen led a revolt against the Romans in 1st century Britain, and became an icon. Includes mentions of: History, War, Battle, Religion, Violence #History #Sl ... Show more

. 49min 0sec

Dewey Decimal: The Surprising History of the Man Behind the System

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Heather Foster Written By: Alicia LeVesque Tonight, learn about the librarian Melvil Dewey - the American inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of classification, which is used in libraries around the world. Include ... Show more

. 51min 12sec