Sleep talking is a fascinating and completely normal human habit that has confused people for centuries. For a long time, ancient cultures revered sleep talking and linked it to revealing deep personal secrets or communicating with unseen spirits.
Today, modern science gives us a much clearer picture of what actually happens when we talk while we are asleep. Researchers have discovered that this strange nighttime chatter is connected to everything from organizing daily memories to practicing ancient survival skills.
In this gallery, we explore what sleep talking actually is and the science behind why we speak in our sleep. Click to get started.