Everything Everywhere Daily
Gary Arndt
Learn something new every day!Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, China, Egypt, and India. as well as historical leaders such as Julius Caesar, Emperor Augustus, Sparticus, and the Carthaginian general Hannibal.Geography episodes have covered Malta, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Monaco, Luxembourg, Vatican City, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, the Isle of Man, san marino, Namibia, the Golden Gate Bridge, Montenegro, and Greenland.Technology episodes have covered nanotechnology, aluminum, fingerprints, longitude, qwerty keyboards, morse code, the telegraph, radio, television, computer gaming, Episodes explaining the origin of holidays include Memorial Day, April Fool’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, May Day, Christmas, Ramadan, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Canada Day, the Fourth of July, Famous people in history covered in the podcast include Salvador Dali, Jim Thorpe, Ada Lovelace, Jessie Owens, Robert Oppenheimer, Picasso, Isaac Newton, Attila the Hun, Lady Jane Grey, Cleopatra, Sun Yat Sen, Houdini, Tokyo Rose, William Shakespeare, Queen Boudica, Empress Livia, Marie Antoinette, the Queen of Sheba, Ramanujan, and Zheng He.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 14min
The National Park Service (Encore)
In 19th century America, a movement began to take areas of exceptional natural beauty and preserve them.This idea of setting aside land for the purpose of preservation is something that was never really taken seriously before. These areas became known as national parks, and they spawned a movement of land preservation that spread around the world and continues to this day. Learn more about National Parks, America’s best idea, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.SponsorsSign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily at checkout to get $30 off your first box!Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Ben Long & 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
Sep 5, 2024 • 13min
The History of Pizza (Encore)
Explore the fascinating history of pizza, from its ancient origins in Persia and Rome to its modern Italian form. Learn about the pivotal role of tomatoes and royal endorsements in its evolution. Discover how pizza transformed from a local delicacy into a global sensation, becoming a staple in American culture. Delve into quirky variations like Hawaiian pizza and even its adaptation for space travel with Pizza Hut's collaboration with the International Space Station. This delightful journey showcases pizza's rich cultural significance!
Sep 4, 2024 • 16min
The Donner Party (Encore)
In 1846, a group of pioneers embarked on a journey to the Oregon Territory but faced disastrous turns from the very start. Their hopes quickly faded as misnavigation led them to the treacherous Sierra Nevada, where they became trapped in winter’s grip. As survival instincts kicked in, desperation surged, leading to a shocking tale of cannibalism. The haunting story of the Donner Party illuminates the dark side of human nature under extreme pressure, leaving a lasting impact on American history and societal perceptions of heroism.
Sep 3, 2024 • 12min
The Most Important Supermarket Visit in History (Encore)
Dive into the intriguing connection between a supermarket visit and the Cold War's end. Discover how Boris Yeltsin's eye-opening experience in a Houston grocery store shattered his views on communism. Unpack the indirect competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, from culture to technology, revealing the broader implications of their rivalry. This seemingly mundane visit not only transformed Yeltsin but also played a pivotal role in shaping post-Soviet Russia.
Sep 2, 2024 • 12min
The First Battle of the Marne (Encore)
Discover the dramatic First Battle of the Marne, a turning point in World War I that halted Germany's advances. Delve into the strain of war, exploring how swift troop movements changed the battlefield dynamics. Learn how creative tactics, like using taxis, reshaped military logistics and mobilization. Uncover the psychological impacts on both French and German forces and how this pivotal clash marked the shift from mobile warfare to the brutal era of trench combat.
Sep 1, 2024 • 16min
Questions and Answers: Volume 22
Listeners pose intriguing travel-related questions, prompting discussions on the safety of lithium-ion batteries and their rare combustions. Personal travel dreams from childhood spark nostalgic reflections, while practical tips on navigating misinformation highlight critical thinking. The hosts celebrate community support, balancing fun tales of classic video games with serious topics like space travel and radiation. Discover the blend of passion and insights that fuels engaging podcast content.
Aug 31, 2024 • 12min
Dome of the Rock (Encore)
Located in the middle of the Old City of Jerusalem lies one of the most famous structures in the world. In addition to being the visible symbol of the city, it lies on a plot of land that is one of the most historical and contested pieces of property on the planet.It has been a center of controversy for thousands of years and looks to continue to do so for at least hundreds more.Learn more about the Dome of the Rock and the ground it sits on, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.SponsorsSign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily at checkout to get $30 off your first box!Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Ben Long & 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
Aug 30, 2024 • 15min
Once Upon A Time in Shaolin
In 2015, the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan released an album that was unlike any other in the history of recorded music. It simultaneously set the record for the highest amount of money ever spent on a work of music, and it was the worst-selling album in history in terms of unit sales. The reason why it holds both of those distinctions is because only one copy of it was ever made. Learn more about Once Upon A Time in Shaolin and the album which is unlike any other ever made, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.SponsorsSign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily at checkout to get $30 off your first box!Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Ben Long & 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
Aug 29, 2024 • 13min
The Prime Minister Who Was Eaten
Johan de Witt, a pivotal political figure in the 17th-century Dutch Republic, discusses his extraordinary rise to power and subsequent gruesome fate. The conversation dives into the chaotic political landscape of 1672, marked by invasions and unrest. Johan reflects on the tragic downfall of the De Witt brothers, who faced a mob's wrath during a time of panic. The shocking details of their violent end, including acts of cannibalism, paint a grim picture of political turmoil, revealing how it paved the way for William III of Orange's ascendancy.
Aug 28, 2024 • 15min
The Crisis of the Third Century
The third century was a tumultuous time for the Roman Empire, marked by invasions and plagues that threatened its very existence. Political assassinations and unstable leadership created chaos, making survival a challenge. Amidst this turmoil, Diocletian emerged, implementing critical reforms that shaped the empire's future. His unexpected retirement after two decades adds an intriguing twist to an already dramatic era. Discover how these crises transformed Rome forever!
