Welcome to Sleepytime History — true stories from the pages of history for a full night's rest.

Tonight we journey to the barren rock in the centre of San Francisco Bay—Alcatraz. Built to be escape-proof and reserved for America’s most defiant inmates, it stood as a monument to finality. But in the summer of 1962, three men vanished from their cells in the dead of night—leaving only a hole in the wall, dummy heads on their pillows, and the greatest mystery the prison ever faced.

As you listen, you’ll uncover the meticulous planning behind their escape—the papier-mâché, the barbershop hair, the handmade tools and life vests. We’ll walk slowly along the rusted corridors, through steel-clanged routines and watchful guards, and then out to the water’s edge—into the frigid currents that have long divided safety from freedom.

Let your mind drift with the story, crafted for those looking to unwind with history and experience audiobooks for serenity and harmony. Whether you're a fan of history legends, curious about Alcatraz escape attempts, or searching for history to soothe the mind, this episode is for you. Sink into the true mystery behind the Anglin brothers and Frank Morris escape, ponder did anyone escape Alcatraz, and explore the most famous prison break in history. Perfect for those seeking history for sleep, tranquil history, or simply the greatest minds in history under moonlit tension.

Let this quiet story of endurance and devotion guide you into a restful night’s sleep.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Alcatraz: Only Three Men Ever Escaped. Did They Survive?

00:47:34 - Defiance Incarnate: Boudica, Celtic Warrior Queen

01:30:08 - Infamous Skyjacker, DB Cooper: How Did He Get Away with It?

02:19:35 - Myths & Legends of the Bermuda Triangle - Part II

03:09:47:13 - Myths & Legends of the Bermuda Triangle - Part I

03:55:57 - Billy the Kid: Folk Hero or Lawless Gunslinger of the Old West?

04:38:50 - Blackbeard the Pirate: Flamboyant, Lawless, Legendary

05:21:37 - Bonnie & Clyde: Lovers on the Lam or Murderous Thieves?

06:12:18 - The Lost City of Z and the Tragic Fate of Percy Fawcett

07:02:38 - Ötzi the Iceman: A 5,000-Year-Old True Crime Mystery

07:46:26:11 - Lawrence of Arabia: Visionary or Villain?

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