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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Jun 7, 2024 • 15min
The Five Good Emperors
Discover the effective leadership during the peak of Pax Romana with the Five Good Emperors. Learn about their achievements, contrasts with later rulers, and the stable era they created in ancient Rome.
Jun 6, 2024 • 15min
D-Day
Learn about the historical significance of D-Day and Operation Overlord, the meticulous planning and execution of the largest amphibious landing in history, the detailed account of the D-Day invasion, and the heroic and horrific actions that took place on that day.
Jun 5, 2024 • 15min
The Apollo Lunar Module
Explore the incredible engineering behind the Apollo Lunar Module, the first spacecraft to land on another celestial body. Learn about the unique design challenges faced and how it revolutionized human space exploration. Discover the history, achievements, and missions of the Lunar Module in the Apollo program.
Jun 4, 2024 • 16min
A Brief History of Central America
Explore the complex history of Central America, from ancient civilizations to modern borders, uncovering the reasons behind the region's division. Dive into the evolution of Olmec and Maya civilizations, colonization by Spain, and independence movements shaping the Federal Republic of Central America. Witness the political turmoil, ideological challenges, and ongoing discussions on reunification, highlighting the deep-rooted struggles and power dynamics in Central America's history.
Jun 3, 2024 • 14min
The History of Money (Encore)
Explore the history of money from bartering to tokens, stone money on Yap, and the evolution to global monetary systems. Learn about the complexities of money supply, including traditional assets and digital currencies.
Jun 2, 2024 • 14min
The St. Scholastica Day Riot
Explore the historical St. Scholastica Day Riot at Oxford University, showcasing the clashes between academics and townspeople. Learn about the escalating violence, riots, and repercussions. Uncover the impact of the event on the relationship between the university and the local town.
Jun 1, 2024 • 15min
Questions and Answers: Volume 19
Explore the evolution of June from bad omen to popular wedding month. Discover origins of Nordic flags and theories on alien communication. Learn about rediscovered science, US wars outcomes, and challenges in desalination. Get ready for a Q&A session and check out the new podcast Respecting the Beer.
May 31, 2024 • 15min
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Explore the Gulf of Tonkin Incident of 1964 that sparked US intervention in Vietnam, from alleged naval confrontations to the escalation of the war. Discover the deception behind the incident and its impact on US military involvement, leading to the passage of the War Powers Act.
May 30, 2024 • 14min
The Real Story of Cowboys
Delve into the origins of cowboys, their duties, and the accuracy of their portrayal in media. Explore how cowboys evolved from Europe to North America post-Civil War, the surge in cattle post-war, and the role of railroads. Debunk myths about cowboys' ethnic diversity, low-status jobs, and isolated work environment. Reflect on the evolution of cowboy culture from cattle drives to ranching and its enduring presence in modern times.
May 29, 2024 • 14min
The Destruction and Rediscovery of Pompeii (Encore)
Explore the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD burying Pompeii, its rediscovery revolutionizing our understanding of the ancient world. Learn about the haunting tale of Pliny the Younger, the challenges of excavating Pompeii, recent discoveries like a Roman fast food stand, and the ongoing preservation efforts amidst the looming threat of Vesuvius' eruption.
