Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation

Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation

Enjoy calming sleep stories about history to help you relax at bedtime. Topics include The Titanic, Henry Ford, Gold Rush, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Pirates, True Crime, UFOs, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Marco Polo, Rum, Salt, Coal, Oil, Pearls, and much more. These calm history sleep stories will distract and relax your bedtime brain squirrels. Access over 600 relaxing and AD-FREE episodes at www.calmhistory.com.

Episodes

Klondike Gold Rush: Prospectors, Mining Methods, Riches, & Challenges | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

December 28, 2025 • 39 mins
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*Sample* | Prohibition: History of Rum, Rum-Running, & Speakeasies | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #75)

December 27, 2025 • 8 mins
The full version of this episode (41 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) … Continue reading
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Ancient Greek Olympics: History, Events, & Training | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

December 14, 2025 • 41 mins
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History of Vaseline, Petroleum Jelly, Oil Wells, & Oil Torpedoes | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

November 23, 2025 • 43 mins
Access over 100+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). EPISODE SPONSORS & PROMOS: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/silk (#rulapod) Try MasterClass (up to 50% off with this link): https://masterclass.com/SLEEPWHISPERS Try the podcast, This ̷...
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Pearl Divers & Shark Charmers: A Bizarre Moment in History | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

November 2, 2025 • 34 mins
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Rubber: 1910 Visit to a Rubber Plantation | Relax & Sleep with History

October 12, 2025 • 39 mins
Access over 100+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) Try MasterClass (15% off with this link) To enter the Giveaway for a free 1-Year Silk+ Membership (ends Nov 20, 2025):  The first step is to become a Silk+ Member (the first 7 days are free), and then … Continue reading Rubber: 1910 Visit to a Rubber Plantation | Relax & Sleep with...
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Easter Island: The Strange Statues & Birdman Cults of Rapa Nui | Relax & Sleep with History

September 28, 2025 • 37 mins
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Marco Polo: Silk Road Adventures & Historical Controversies | Relax & Sleep with History

September 14, 2025 • 43 mins
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*Vote* | Shape the future of this podcast: NEW Annual Survey for 2025.

January 1, 2025 • 2 mins
Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here – 2025 Survey] Silk+ Membership, FREE for a limited time, grants you access to 600+ episodes from these Premium Podcasts: Calm History (90+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor … Continue reading *Vote* ...
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*Update* | Older episodes are now on the new “Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast”

October 20, 2023 • 2 mins
The older episodes of Calm History (& all the bonus episodes) are now available on the new premium podcast titled, “Calm History: Bonus & Archives Podcast”, available exclusively to all Silk+ Members, It’s FREE for a limited time! Silk+ Membership, FREE for a limited time, grants you access to 600+ episodes from these Premium Podcasts: … Continue reading *Update* ...
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*Sample* | 5-Hour Life Story of Henry Ford: His Struggles, Challenges, & Controversies to Create a Car Empire | Relax & Sleep with History (Bonus Episode #65)

October 14, 2023 • 29 mins
The full version of this episode (~5 Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (90+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 3-Hour Titanic 360 Series: A Multi-Perspective (Bonus Episode #41)

October 13, 2023 • 28 mins
The full version of this episode (3-Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 2.5-Hour Titanic Survival Story: The Full Story (Bonus Episode #8)

October 11, 2023
The full version of this episode (2.5 Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 2-Hour Full Story of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape (Bonus Episode #24)

October 10, 2023
The full version of this episode (2 hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 2-Hours of Quiz Quests: 120 Trivia Questions (Bonus Episode #30)

October 9, 2023
The full version of this episode (~2 hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 2-Hour History of Reindeer: Real Reindeer, Santa’s Reindeer, Rudolph, & Reindeer Herders in Lapland | Learn, Relax, Sleep (Bonus Episode #57)

October 8, 2023 • 28 mins
The full version of this episode (2+ Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (80+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 2-Hour History of Pearls & Pearl Divers | Relax & Sleep with History (Bonus Episode #77)

October 7, 2023 • 26 mins
The full version of this episode (2 Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (100+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 1-Hour about Florence Nightingale: The Crimea War & Birth of Modern Nursing | Relax & Sleep with History (Bonus Episode #51)

September 7, 2023 • 13 mins
The full version of this episode (66 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (100+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 1-Hour about Ancient Greek Olympics: History, Events, Training, & Curious Stories about Ancient Champions (Bonus Episode #42)

September 6, 2023 • 10 mins
The full version of this episode (71 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading
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*Sample* | 1-Hour about The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony: Mayflower, Survival, Weapons, & Armor (Bonus Episode #36)

September 5, 2023
The full version of this episode (66 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading
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