WikiSleep
Enjoy ad-free listening on the WikiSleep App. Download for free at WIKISLEEP.COM or on the Apple App Store or Google Play Fall asleep easier with WikiSleep—the curated bedtime sleep story audio player for teens and adults that smoothly diverts your busy brain, guiding you into a deep, restful sleep. Bedtime Stories | Meditations | Breathing Exercises | Soundscapes Listen to a fascinating mix of audio sleep stories that stand out from typical sleep apps, featuring biographies of captivating figures like The Notorious B.I.G., Marie Antoinette, and Bob Ross, as well as unique histories of everyday items like wine and cameras—all narrated in a calm and soothing manner to help you unwind. ▶ SLEEP STORIES FOR EVERY INTEREST ◀ [A PEACEFUL ALTERNATIVE] • Unlike typical audiobooks, radio stations or podcasts that may be interrupted by ads or distracting voices, WikiSleep provides a smooth, ad-free narrative experience with a vast library of carefully chosen episodes to enhance your bedtime routine. [INTRIGUING, YET CALMING NARRATIVES] • Listen to read-aloud stories interesting enough to grab your attention—but calm enough that you can drift off while listening. [DIVERSE CONTENT LIBRARY] • Explore a rich tapestry of calming soundscapes, from immersive biographies and layered histories to reflective meditations, short stories, and novellas—all designed to soothe your mind into sleep. [RICH, ENGAGING READ ALOUD STORIES] • Whether it’s the history of ancient empires, the biographies of notable figures, or the calming rhythms of nature, WikiSleep audio content is designed to intrigue your mind, breaking the busy cycle of thoughts keeping you awake. [SOOTHING AUDIO EXPERIENCE] • Every episode is crafted with a calm, soothing voice against a backdrop of ambient soundscapes, promoting relaxation and making it easier to fall asleep. ▶ CUSTOMIZABLE FOR YOUR NIGHTLY ROUTINE ◀ [SMART LISTENING FEATURES] • Use sleep timers,auto-play, and a favorite feature to create personalized playlists for an uninterrupted night's rest perfectly aligned to your interests. [ADJUSTABLE LISTENING OPTIONS] • Tailor your listening experience with customizable settings that allow you to control the narrative flow, volume, and more, catering to what your mind needs to unwind. [MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT] • Complement your bedtime routine with options for guided meditations and breathing exercises that further assist in managing anxiety and stress before bed. [ENGLISH, FRENCH, & SPANISH WIKISLEEP EPISODES] • Enjoy episodes in English, Spanish, and French, broadening your perspective as you ease into sleep. ▶ JOIN A COMMUNITY OF RESTFUL SLEEPERS ◀ [CONSTANTLY UPDATED AUDIO LIBRARY] • Enjoy a constantly refreshed library featuring weekly updates with new biographies, meditations, histories, and full audiobooks like Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," published in sequential sections for nightly enjoyment. [USER-DRIVEN CONTENT SELECTION] • Suggest topics or people you're curious about and potentially see them turned into sleep stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Genghis Khan rose from a tumultuous childhood on the Mongolian steppes to eventually unify warring tribes into the formidable Mongol Empire. Renowned for his brutal military campaigns, he employed innovative tactics and psychological warfare to conquer vast territories. But beyond warfare, he established a legal code, promoted religious tolerance and developed trade routes—laying the foundation for modern governance...
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In this playful sleep diversion, we explore the origin of phrases such as "butter someone up" and "sleep like a baby." A simple yet effective way to steer your brain away from busy or anxious thinking into a soft, soothing series of random facts...
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Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie is a classic whodunit featuring the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. In this first chapter, we follow Poirt from France to England and back as he gets swept up in the mysterious murder of a wealthy financier. The case is filled with twists: a mysterious mistress, a long-lost love, a secret identity, and rivalries over mon...
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Originating from ancient Celtic traditions, Halloween marks a time when people believed the boundary between the living and the dead was particularly thin. Today, it is viewed as a playful holiday and exploration of themes around fear and mortality, celebrating both the mystery of the unknown and the imagination...
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Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart recounts the murder of an old man, caused not by personal animosity but by an obsessive disgust of the man's "vulture-like" eye. Poe is an often misunderstood master of the macabre whose stories and poems illuminate the dark recesses of our minds. In this short story he reaches beyond what is self-evident to explore guilt, terror...
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The Quiz Show Scandals of the 1950s were a series of manipulations between contestants and show producers who rigged TV quizzes to benefit themselves. Occurring during a time in which public confidence in television was not yet established, the scandals rocked the broadcast industry and led to special inquiries by the US Congress...
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Originally published over 100 years ago, at a time when mystery and the unknown intermingled with the metaphysical, this ghost story brings us into a boarding house in New York City. Famously afflicted with occult wonders, this house hides secret terrors that may or may not be seen...
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The Salem Witch Trials were one of Colonial America's most notorious cases of mass hysteria. All in all, more than two hundred people were accused between February 1692 and May 1693. Thirty were found guilty and nineteen were executed. The trials have been described as a vivid cautionary tale about the dangers of isolationism, religious extremism, false accusations, a...
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Tonight’s story is about a real-life witch hunter, Matthew Hopkins, who exploited the fears and hysteria that surrounded the occult during the 17th century in England to satisfy his own perverse views on so-called sinners. Self-proclaimed "WitchFinder General," he and his associates were responsible for more people being hanged for witchcraft than had been in all the ...
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Zombies as we know them have their origins in Haitian and African folklore, where they were believed to be reanimated corpses controlled by sorcerers. The concept evolved in pop culture through the 20th century, gaining prominence in George A. Romero's 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead." Romero's movie marked the shift from voodoo-based zombies to the modern, flesh-...
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In part two of Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome, we learn about Reah, the division of the worlds and the origin of humans. It's a fascinating exploration of the true meaning of myth and what lies beneath...
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In the canon of Greek and Roman mythology countless stories abound, each intersecting and intermingling with another. In this series, we explore the origins of the myths and how they manifested in the legends of the people of ancient times...
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Born in 1883 in Prague, Franz Kafka was a Bohemian novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work fuses elements of realism and the fantastic and typically features isolated protagonists facing bizarre or surrealistic predicaments and incomprehensible socio-bureaucratic powers. He never mar...
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Stan Lee was the creative mind behind the some of the most famous characters in comic book history. Not only did he co-create The Black Panther, Thor, Iron Man and Spider-Man, he was also responsible for brining humanity into the characters, writing them as imperfect beings with their own desires and conceits. He advocated for using comic books as platform...
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An illiterate farm girl who claimed the voice of God instructed her to take charge of her country's army and lead it to victory, Joan of Arc was able to convince the as-yet crowned Charles VII to let her do just that. What's more astounding is that once in charge, her swift victories led to a brief truce in the 100 Years War and to the consecration of King Charles. He...
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Perhaps one of the most unhinged medical procedures of the 20th century, lobotomies were highly controversial from the very start. Based on flimsy research and a distinct lack of knowledge on how the brain actually functions, the procedure was performs tens of thousands of times with often horrifying results. Yet it took until 1977 for the US government to ban it outr...
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Famous for his exceptional skill and speed as a martial artist, Bruce Lee’s life was a fascinating journey toward stardom. Raised in Hong Kong and forced into street fights, his parents urged him to train for self-defence. He would take that experience and training to create his own style of martial arts, Jeet Kune Do style, or the Way of the Intercepting Fist. A star...
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The Great Fire of London swept through central London from Sunday, September 2nd to Thursday, September 6th, 1666, gutting the medieval city inside the old Roman wall, before extending past the wall to the west, engulfing the Royal Exchange, St. Paul's Cathedral and nearly 13,000 homes. It is considered to be one of the most destructive fires in city history...and it all started in a baker...
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Cleopatra is one of the most fascinating humans in all of history. A queen, a brilliant political tactician and mother to both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony's children, her relatively short life was full of intrigue and cunning....
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Jerry Garcia is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, a band that became a symbol of the 1960s counterculture. His unique blend of rock, folk and blues, coupled with his improvisational guitar style, made him a central figure in the jam band scene. He was also a visual artist and a cultural icon, embodying the spirit of creati...
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