History documentaries
Long YouTube history videos, from ancient empires to the last century, read with patience and authority. Detail and patience keep a long history video watchable.
Henry, a measured, informative voice for history and audiobooks
Henry has a medium pitch and an informative, measured sound. History lectures and audiobooks are what he was described for, two places where a listener settles in for the long haul.
Reads 40 languagesMaleSynced captionsPremium voice
Hear it
Three scenes: joy, heartbreak and suspense
- A measured voice opening up for good news is how a history story celebrates a victory.
- There is dignity in this goodbye, the right register for the end of a chapter.
- A warning delivered without panic suits the tense moments of a historical account.
About this voice
A retired professor with a story behind every date
We picture Henry as a retired history professor in his early sixties, white hair swept back and a kind look that puts students at ease. He chooses his words carefully, and he loves the story behind every date more than the date itself. Ask him about a battle and he will tell you what the soldiers ate the night before.
His voice notes read informative and measured, with a medium pitch, recommended for history lectures or audiobooks. Long chapters suit him, and each one comes back as one MP3 with SRT and VTT captions. A <pause:2> at a chapter break or before a turning point gives the story its shape.
Our suggestion for Henry: anchor every date in a human detail. "In 1815 the volcano erupted. <pause:1> The next summer, farmers in Vermont saw snow in June." Stories like that carry a long chapter, and his measured pace gives each detail time to land before the next one arrives.
Where we would use it
History channels, lectures and audiobook chapters
Audiobook chapters
Nonfiction and classic fiction chapters, each delivered as one file with a matching transcript. A measured voice keeps a listener with you for hours.
Lectures and talks
Recorded lessons and museum audio guides that should sound like an expert taking their time. Visitors and students follow an expert who takes his time.
At a glance
Henry in short
| Language | Reads 40 languages |
|---|---|
| Voice | Male |
| Captions | Synced captions |
| Cost | 1 credit per 400 bytes of script |
| Formats | MP3, plus WAV on paid plans |
| Commercial use | Included on every plan |
| Preview | Free, no sign-up |
FAQ
Questions about Henry
Can Henry read a full audiobook chapter?
Yes. Paste the chapter and it comes back as one MP3 with captions that double as a searchable transcript. Long chapters are where a calm, informed narrator matters most, and he never sounds hurried.
How do I mark chapter breaks?
Leave a blank line between sections and add <pause:2> where a chapter ends. Both give the listener a clear break.
Which plans include Henry?
Starter and Creator, monthly or yearly. His three scenes play free with no sign-up.
How is a long history script priced?
One credit covers 400 bytes of your script, counted on the text exactly as you paste it. You see the cost before you submit.
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Paste a script, add a few emotion tags and download one MP3 with captions.