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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Jul 25, 2024 • 16min
Cleopatra (Encore)
Explore Cleopatra's rise to power, her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and how her involvement with them led to her downfall. Learn about her leadership, significance in history, and the ultimate fate of Egypt under her rule.
Jul 24, 2024 • 16min
The History of Motion Pictures
Discover the evolution of motion pictures from recorded stage presentations to a thriving multi-billion-dollar industry. Explore the advancements in color technology, film aspect ratios, and formats like 70mm. Learn about the ancient roots of motion pictures and the technical innovations that shaped this influential art form.
Jul 23, 2024 • 12min
Tristan da Cunha: The World’s Most Isolated Settlement (Encore)
Explore the challenges, resilience, and extreme isolation of Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote settlement. Discover the history, failed settlements, British annexation, and living conditions on the isolated island. Learn about the potential impact of high-speed internet on the future of Tristan da Cunha.
Jul 22, 2024 • 15min
A Brief History of Nothing
Early thinkers struggled with the concept of nothing, leading to the study of vacuums. Vacuums were eventually understood as something. Dive into the history of vacuums, from ancient debates to modern applications.
Jul 21, 2024 • 14min
The Geography of Mexico
Discover the unique geography of Mexico, its size, and influential tectonic plates. Explore the mountainous regions and population density patterns, contrasting the Yucatan Peninsula. Uncover Mexico's wonders like cenotes, canyons, and volcanic activity, reflecting its cultural significance.
Jul 20, 2024 • 15min
The Germ Theory of Disease
From ancient mystical theories to modern scientific breakthroughs, this podcast explores the evolution of disease theories leading to the germ theory. Key figures like Pasteur revolutionized our understanding of diseases. Learn about early beliefs in miasma theory and hygiene practices to combat disease spread.
Jul 19, 2024 • 12min
The 1919 Chicago Black Sox Scandal (Encore)
Explore the 1919 Chicago Black Sox scandal, a pivotal moment in American sports history. Unveil the greed and crime behind the fixed World Series games. Discover the fallout, including player banishments and lasting effects on baseball history.
Jul 18, 2024 • 14min
A History of Textiles, Fabrics, and Cloth
Explore the ancient origins and value of textiles, fabrics, and cloth, including the evolution of spinning and weaving tools. Learn about the distinction between fabrics and non-fabric textiles and the use of various fibers globally. Delve into the rich history of textiles, from ancient methods to modern advancements in synthetic fibers.
Jul 17, 2024 • 15min
The Battle of Carrhae
Explore the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC where Rome faced a devastating defeat leading to the end of the Roman Republic. Learn about the rivalry between Rome and Parthia ignited by this battle, setting the stage for centuries of conflict.
Jul 16, 2024 • 14min
The Himalayas
Exploring the importance of the Himalayas, from being the source of major rivers to shaping weather patterns. They play a crucial role in trade, religion, and geopolitics. Learn about their geological formation and impact on climate, civilizations, and border disputes.
