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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May 19, 2024 • 14min
The Battle of Adrianople
Delve into the forgotten Battle of Adrianople, a pivotal clash that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire and the emergence of the Visigoths. Learn about the chaotic defeat of the Roman army, the death of an emperor, and how this battle changed European history forever.
May 18, 2024 • 13min
Smuggling Silk Out of China (Encore)
Explore the historical impact and significance of silk trade from China, the evolution of silk production, and how the silk monopoly was broken. Learn about the Silk Road, silk smuggling, and the rise and fall of silk monopolies.
May 17, 2024 • 13min
The Anaconda Plan
Learn about the Union's Anaconda Plan during the Civil War, aimed at weakening the Confederacy through trade blockades and naval strength. Explore the impact of the blockade on Southern ports and the strategic importance of capturing key cities like New Orleans and Vicksburg.
May 16, 2024 • 15min
City Syndromes
Discover the intriguing world of psychological syndromes named after cities, exploring cases like Stockholm Syndrome and Lima Syndrome. Uncover unique conditions such as Jerusalem Syndrome and Paris Syndrome, each with distinct triggers and manifestations. Delve into the peculiarities of Florence Syndrome and Detroit Syndrome, offering intriguing insights into human behavior and mental complexities.
May 15, 2024 • 13min
The Phoenician Civilization (Encore)
Discover the Phoenician Civilization's unique focus on commerce and trade, their rise as dominant traders in the Mediterranean, their enigmatic origins, advancements in shipbuilding, textile production, and the development of Carthage. Explore their colonization in regions like Cyprus, Sicily, North Africa, and Spain, and their far-reaching legacy on modern settlements.
May 14, 2024 • 15min
Edward Teller and the Development of the H-Bomb
Physicist Edward Teller, known for the hydrogen bomb, discusses the Manhattan Project and the pursuit of fusion-based explosives. Topics include Teller's background, the challenges in developing the H-bomb, controversies in his career, and his lasting impact on defense strategies.
May 13, 2024 • 12min
Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori: 40 Years a Slave (Encore)
Learn about Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, a West African prince enslaved in Mississippi for 40 years, his eventual freedom, and the international involvement that led to it. Discover the captivating journey of a once enslaved prince who overcame adversity and left a lasting legacy through dignity and hope.
May 12, 2024 • 15min
All About Hair
Explore the evolution and functions of human hair, from its biological wonders to the diversity of mammalian hair. Learn about the genetic basis of hair types and colors, theories on human body hair evolution, and the remarkable adaptations of animal hair in various species like polar bears and sea otters.
May 11, 2024 • 15min
Kamikaze
Discover the desperate tactics of the Imperial Japanese military in the final stages of WWII, as they turned to Kamikaze pilots to try to turn the tide of the war. Learn about the profound impact of these suicidal missions and the historical context behind this extreme strategy.
May 10, 2024 • 14min
The 1956 Suez Crisis
In 1956, Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal sparked a major international conflict. The crisis reshaped global politics and led to military action by Israel, Britain, and France. The aftermath saw significant international repercussions, showcasing shifting power dynamics and the rise of Egyptian leader Nasser.
