Tonight on Sleepy Journeys Through History, drift into peaceful slumber as we follow the gentle echoes of ghost stories through time — from the softly honored spirits of Ancient Rome, to medieval monasteries where monks whispered prayers for the dead, and through the candlelit parlors of Victorian séances.

This dreamy, historical bedtime story offers a calm exploration of how humanity has remembered, honored, and imagined the presence of the departed, with memory and reverence.

Let each chapter unfold slowly as we journey through ancient rituals, battlefield legends, literary ghosts, and modern-day haunted tales. A perfect sleep aid for those seeking calm, history-rich storytelling that soothes the mind and carries you into restful sleep.

Highlights of the episode:

• Lemuria: Rome’s gentle rites for the restless dead
• Ghosts in medieval monasteries and their moral meanings
• Anne Boleyn and the whispered hauntings of the Tower of London
• Shakespeare’s literary ghosts and the power of remembrance
• Ghost stories from Gettysburg and the French Revolution
• Victorian séances, spirit photography, and domestic hauntings
• Modern-day ghost tours and cultural memory across the world

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🛌 Perfect for:

• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

Put on your headphones, get cozy, and let the story lull you into peaceful rest. 💫

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Explore our other Sleepy Journey shows:

📜 Through History – Explore our dreamy past

🧚 Through Fairytales – Classic tales told with a soothing touch

🎶 Through Music History – Relax with stories behind legendary musicians

👑 Through Famous Figures – A gentle look into inspiring lives

🐉 Through Myths & Folklore – Legends and tales, told softly

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