Drift into the ancient world with this tranquil retelling of one of history's most epic clashes. As the Persian King Xerxes leads his vast army into Greece, a small band of Spartan warriors, led by King Leonidas, makes its legendary stand at the narrow pass of Thermopylae.

Narrated in a slow, calming tone, this episode transforms the dramatic tale of courage and sacrifice into a restful bedtime story. Let the rhythmic cadence of history’s echoes lull you into a deep, peaceful slumber.

Close your eyes… and let the past fade into dreams.

Story (02:47)

Find The Book of the Ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills

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Step into the quiet aftermath of a gathering where unspoken tensions linger in the air. This week’s Sleepy Time Story brings you Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day.

As the guests depart, the real drama begins—subtle glances, veiled confessions, and the quiet power struggles between men and women take center stage. Let Woolf’s rich prose and keen observations lull you into relaxation as you drift into slumber, wrapped in the elegance of early 20th-century manners and unspoken desires.

Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let the whispers of post-party revelations carry you away to dreamland. Sweet dreams.

Story (02:45)

Find Night and Day by Virginia Woolf

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Apologies for the Latin pronunciations as I share the history of literature and languages, and the study thereof to help you sleep.

You’re sure to be counting sheep very quickly as we discuss the subtleties of Latin poetry and how local languages struggled to become a medium for expression.

Story (02:37)

Find The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory by George Saintsbury

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