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 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.
Jul 15, 2024 • 16min
The Morgenthau Plan (Encore)
Delving into the aftermath of World War II, the podcast explores the controversial Morgenthau Plan to dismantle and prevent a resurgence of Germany. The Allies' post-war strategies, Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s influence, and the extreme measures proposed for Germany are discussed, shedding light on the plan's rise and fall amidst the shift towards reconstruction efforts like the Marshall Plan.
Jul 14, 2024 • 14min
The Apollo 1 Disaster
Explore the Apollo 1 Disaster, a tragic event in 1967 where three astronauts lost their lives during a routine training exercise. Learn about the safety improvements in the Apollo program, investigations into the fatal fire, and the lasting impact on future missions. Reflect on the dedication of the lost astronauts and the community support for the show.
Jul 13, 2024 • 14min
The Herculaneum Papyri
Explore the challenges and efforts to decipher 1800 carbonized scrolls from Herculaneum. Scholars utilize innovative methods to uncover ancient knowledge. Modern tech like X-ray tomography aids in decrypting the hidden texts. Teams compete to decode the scrolls and reveal insights into ancient civilizations.
Jul 12, 2024 • 14min
The Passenger Pigeon (Encore)
Learn about the rise and fall of the passenger pigeon, once abundantly flying in flocks of billions, only to face extinction due to deforestation and hunting. Explore the tragic history of this species that went from abundance to extinction in just a century.
Jul 11, 2024 • 13min
The Worst Roman Emperors (Encore)
Explore the worst Roman Emperors in history, ranging from insane to incompetent rulers. From the tyrannical reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, and Nero to the corrupt practices of Vatilius, Domitian, Commodus, Caracalla, and Elegabalus, learn about the despotic actions and downfall of these emperors.
Jul 10, 2024 • 14min
The Origin of Words and Phrases: Common Idioms
Discover the fascinating origins of common idioms like 'break the ice' and 'barking up the wrong tree'. Uncover the historical roots of expressions such as 'steal my thunder' and 'cold shoulder'. Learn how idioms evolved from literal to figurative meanings.
Jul 9, 2024 • 16min
Unintended Consequences
Discover how even the best-laid plans can lead to unexpected outcomes in history and today, from disastrous decisions like the Cobra Effect and the SS Eastland disaster to ecological disruptions caused by invasive species in Australia and Macquarie Island. Explore the complexity of unintended consequences and the surprising results that can arise from well-intentioned actions.
