Calm History - true bedtime stories & trivia for relaxing or sleeping.

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Relax or fall asleep with fascinating stories and trivia from history, all narrated in a calm voice. Perfect for distracting your stressful thoughts at bedtime or anytime. “I never thought that learning about Easter Island, Joan of Arc, and the Titanic could be so calming.” Access all the Archive and Bonus episodes at calmhistory.com.

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#31 | History of Balloon Flight [220-1852 AD]: Dramatic stories of the first Hot Air Balloons & Hydrogen Gas Balloons

Mar 31 2024 39 mins  
Relax as you learn about the historical pioneers who developed and tested the first hot air balloons & hydrogen gas balloons (all the older episodes are on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members).* Become a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time) & enjoy 500+ episodes from these 8 Silk+ Podcasts: * Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast * Sleep

*Sample* | Klondike Gold Rush [1896-1899 AD] – A visit to Dawson City in 1898 (Bonus Episode #37)

Mar 30 2024 9 mins  
Enjoy this sample of a new Bonus Episode. The full version (39 minutes) is on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Summary: Listen to a first-hand account of someone who visited a Gold Rush boom town in 1898 during its peak. You will learn about super-rich citizens, dog armies, the crazy postal system, overpriced items and services, two devastating fires

*Full* | The True Adventures & Treasure Hunt of William Phips [1651-1695 AD] (Bonus Episode #2)

Mar 03 2024 38 mins  
Enjoy this FULL version of a Bonus Episode (access all of my episodes, without any 3rd party ads or promos, on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members). Summary: A true adventure story about a famous treasure hunt, that results in…treasure!! Thanks to the episode sponsor: “Even the Royals” podcast, available on the Wondery App. Try the podcast, &

#30 | Quiz Quest #5: 30 New Trivia Questions (Klondike Gold Rush, Salt, Salt Mines, Kublai Kahn, Jesse Owens, Easter Island, Gilligan’s Island, Joan of Arc, Nazi Loot, Titanic, Henry Ford, Prison Escapes, & more)

Feb 03 2024 39 mins  
You can find all the episodes mentioned in this Quiz Quest (along with all the other Quiz Quest episodes) on the “Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast” for Silk+ Members. Become a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time) & enjoy 500+ episodes from these 8 Silk+ Podcasts: * Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast * Sleep Whispers-Bonus Podcast * Sleep Whispers

#29 | The Story of Henry Ford [1863-1947 AD] – Part 6: Launch of the Ford Motor Company

Jan 20 2024 35 mins  
Relax as you learn about: The Story of Henry Ford – Part 6: Launch of the Ford Motor Company (earlier Henry Ford episodes are on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members).* Become a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time) & enjoy 500+ episodes from these 8 Silk+ Podcasts: * Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast * Sleep Whispers-Bonus Podcast *

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Jan 01 2024 2 mins  
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#28 | 1-Hour History & Trivia about Reindeer [1500-1948 AD] – including Santa’s Reindeer

Dec 24 2023 63 mins  
Relax as you learn about lots of curious history and trivia about Reindeer (including Santa’s Reindeer)*. All the older episodes are on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members. Become a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time) & enjoy 500+ episodes from these 8 Silk+ Podcasts: * Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast * Sleep Whispers-Bonus Podca

#27 | Titanic Survival Story [1912 AD] – Part 6: The Miraculous Rescue

Dec 09 2023 33 mins  
Relax as you learn about: Titanic Survival Story – Part 6: The Miraculous Rescue (earlier Titanic Survival episodes are on the Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast for Silk+ Members).* Become a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time) & enjoy 500+ episodes from these 8 Silk+ Podcasts: * Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast * Sleep Whispers-Bonus Podcast * Sleep

*Update* | Older episodes are now on the new “Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast”

Oct 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. Become a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time) & enjoy 500+ episodes from these 8 Silk+ Podcasts: * Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast * Sleep Whisper

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Oct 19 2023 3 mins  
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