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 28, 2024 • 15min
Gamblers Who Beat the House
Explore the fascinating world of gamblers who have outsmarted casinos! Discover unique strategies and inspiring stories of resilience. Learn about the groundbreaking work of Edward Thorpe in card counting, and how players used legal tactics in blackjack and horse racing to their advantage. Delve into remarkable cases where individuals turned the odds in their favor, proving that while the house usually wins, some clever gamblers can indeed come out on top!
Jul 27, 2024 • 15min
Why Did The Roman Empire Fall?
The debate around the fall of the Roman Empire remains captivating after 1500 years. Various theories explore factors like the rise of Christianity and political instability. Economic troubles, including inflation, played a significant role in the decline. Health crises and environmental factors also contributed to this historical collapse. Listeners will uncover how these interconnected elements shaped the empire's fate and had lasting impacts on modern society.
Jul 26, 2024 • 16min
The Hubble Space Telescope
Uncover the groundbreaking journey of the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990 despite early challenges like a mirror flaw. Discover how it revolutionized astronomy by capturing stunning images from beyond Earth's atmosphere. Explore the history behind its development, including the visionary who proposed the idea and the political hurdles it faced. Delve into its incredible discoveries, from exoplanet atmospheres to supermassive black holes, while pondering the future of space exploration with upcoming telescopes.
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.
