Everything Everywhere Daily

On July 31, 1944, two American submarines, led by Commander Lawson Ramage, executed a remarkable assault on a Japanese merchant fleet. In just 46 minutes, they sunk five ships, showcasing a pivotal moment in World War II naval warfare. Explore the strategic shift from battleship to submarine tactics and the dramatic impact on Japan’s supply lines. Ramage’s boldness not only changed the course of the conflict but also reshaped American naval strategy for years to come.

Discover the incredible life of Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval visionary who led a monastic community and made groundbreaking contributions in music and medicine. From her cosmic visions that inspired her unique compositions to her influential medical texts, she transformed spiritual and intellectual spheres. Explore her ascetic lifestyle, mentorship relationships, and the pioneering culinary practices she advocated. Hildegard's legacy as a saint and doctor of the church underscores her remarkable impact across various disciplines.

Explore the monumental changes sparked by Columbus's arrival in 1492. Discover how the Columbian Exchange reshaped global society through the movement of crops, animals, and even diseases. Unpack the complex impact of forced migrations and ecological transformation. This intriguing discussion reveals both the challenges and benefits that continue to shape our world, highlighting the lasting effects of cultural exchanges and agricultural diversity.

Discover the intriguing origins of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. These diet staples weren't always on our plates; they evolved from wild plants thanks to human cultivation. Learn about the ancient significance of these foods, their medicinal uses, and how selective breeding has created the diverse varieties we enjoy today. Dive into the fascinating genetic history that shaped these nutritious greens and understand their vital role in ancient cultures.

Discover the fascinating life of Marcus Aurelius, from his philosophical upbringing to becoming a co-emperor during a time of peace. Explore the challenges he faced during his reign, including the Parthian invasion and the devastating Antonine Plague. Delve into his contributions as the last of the good emperors and the impact of his writings, particularly 'Meditations.' Uncover how his timeless wisdom on life and death continues to inspire authenticity and rationality in our modern world.

Dive into the fascinating world of whaling, from ancient indigenous practices to its role in the industrial revolution. Discover how local hunts transformed into a perilous global industry, reshaping economies and ecosystems. Uncover the reasons behind the industry's decline, including the rise of petroleum and changing fashion trends. Finally, learn about the resurgence of whale populations and the shift towards sustainable whale-watching as commercial whaling takes a back seat. A captivating exploration of humanity's complex relationship with these majestic giants!

Discover the fascinating phenomenon of Earth's magnetic pole reversals, which occur every 450,000 years. Explore how scientists analyze magnetic minerals in rocks to uncover the history of these flips. Delve into the potential impacts on the biosphere and humanity, including links to extinction events like that of the Neanderthals. The uncertainty surrounding future reversals raises intriguing questions about what might happen if they occurred today. Buckle up for a journey through time and magnetic mystery!

Every March, the United States experiences a period known as March Madness.  It is the time when college basketball teams compete for a national championship. The process of crowning a national champion is a months-long process where teams vie for a chance to make the national tournament. From there, in theory, every team that makes the big dance has a shot at becoming a champion. All you have to do is win five, or maybe six, consecutive games. Learn more about March Madness and how the NCAA Basketball tournament works on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.Sponsors Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Stitch Fix Go to stitchfix.com/everywhere to have a stylist help you look your best Tourist Office of Spain Plan your next adventure at Spain.info  Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Subscribe to the podcast! https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereUpdate your podcast app at newpodcastapps.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredailyTwitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripWebsite: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All of you are familiar with the ABCs. It is one of the very first things that children are taught.Not only are they taught the letters that comprise the alphabet, but they are also, usually at the same time, taught the order of the alphabet. The order of the alphabet is something that is so ingrained that most of us usually don’t even think about it. Yet, if you think about it, the order of the letters is completely arbitrary, but if we didn’t have an order, our world would be very different. Learn more about why the alphabet is in alphabetical order on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.Sponsors Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Stitch Fix Go to stitchfix.com/everywhere to have a stylist help you look your best Tourist Office of Spain Plan your next adventure at Spain.info  Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Subscribe to the podcast! https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereUpdate your podcast app at newpodcastapps.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredailyTwitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripWebsite: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 1863, after two years of war, Confederate General Robert E. Lee felt it was possible to swiftly end the conflict by taking the fight to the Union. Up until this point, almost all of the fighting had taken place in Virginia. Lee felt that by moving to the north, he could achieve several objectives that would lead the Union to seek peace.His march to the north resulted in the largest battle of the war, which would ultimately be the turning point of the entire conflict.Learn more about the Battle of Gettysburg, why it happened and how it was resolved on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.Sponsors Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Stitch Fix Go to stitchfix.com/everywhere to have a stylist help you look your best Tourist Office of Spain Plan your next adventure at Spain.info  Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Subscribe to the podcast! https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereUpdate your podcast app at newpodcastapps.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredailyTwitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripWebsite: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices