Narrator: Simon Mattacks ??Writer:  Shady Grove ✍️Sound design: city ambience, gentle river ? ? Welcome back, sleepyheads. We know you've enjoyed our other sleepy history episodes, so tonight, we have another soothing historical exploration. We’ll trace the origins of Oktoberfest and see how it’s changed over time to become one of the most popular festivals in the world. ?  ? Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel! And please hit subscribe while you're there! Support our Sponsors- Apollo Neuro. Apollo delivers gentle, soothing vibrations that condition your nervous system to recover and rebalance after stress. Get $40 off at apolloneuro.com/getsleepy.Check out other great products and deals from Get Sleepy sponsors: getsleepy.com/sponsors/ Support Us  - Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: https://getsleepy.com/support/.  - Get Sleepy Merchandise: https://getsleepy.com/store. - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861.   Connect Stay up to date on all podcast news and even vote on upcoming episodes! - Website: https://getsleepy.com/.  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getsleepypod/.  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getsleepypod/.  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/getsleepypod.   About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditation with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep.  Get Sleepy PremiumGet instant access to ad-free episodes, as well as the Thursday night bonus episode by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads).The exclusive Thursday night bonus episode.Access to the entire back catalog  (also ad-free).Exclusive sleep meditation episodes.Discounts on merchadise.We’ll love you forever.Get your 7-day free trial: https://getsleepy.com/support.   Thank you so much for listening!  Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! https://getsleepy.com/contact-us/.   That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ ?