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The Taj Mahal: Why Was It Really Built?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨Narrated By: Arif HodzicWritten By: Jo Steer Enter the Taj Mahal, and discover the story behind one of the world’s most iconic monuments - a tale of love, grief, and extraordinary craftsmanship. This sleepy episode is narrated b ...  Show more

Charles II and the Stuart Restoration: Why Did England Kill One King and then Crown His Son?

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Learn about King Charles II’s struggle to take the throne in the aftermath of the English Civil War, and the rich culture of Restoration England. Narrated by our beloved Simon Ma ...  Show more

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