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 9, 2024 • 14min
The History of Camping
Explore the evolution of camping from necessity to recreation, tracing its history from ancient roots to modern luxury. Learn about the shift influenced by industrialization and the romantic movement, and the journey from roughing it to glamping with opulent mobile accommodations.
May 8, 2024 • 15min
Plastics (Encore)
Learn about the fascinating history of plastics, from Parkesine to modern synthetic polymers. Explore the impact of plastics on society and the environment, including recycling challenges and microplastic dangers. Discover the controversy surrounding plastic microbeads and their environmental implications.
May 7, 2024 • 14min
The Battle of Bannockburn
Discover the epic Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, where Robert the Bruce led the Scots to victory over the English, securing independence. Uncover the political struggles, key battles, and the rise of Robert the Bruce amidst turmoil. Explore the impact and legacy of the Battle of Bannockburn on Scottish independence and British history.
May 6, 2024 • 10min
The Plan Dog Memorandum (Encore)
Delving into the historical context of US neutrality in 1940, despite the raging World War II, and the development of the Plan Dog Memorandum in anticipation of American involvement. Unveiling the military strategies and scenarios devised by the US Navy, and exploring the evolution of naval warfare plans to counter potential threats from Germany and Italy. Examining America's strategic decision-making during World War II, including the Europe first strategy and the impact of the Pearl Harbor attack on US preparedness.
May 5, 2024 • 15min
Canadian Football
Explore the origins of Canadian Football from the unique rule changes in 1903 and its evolution into a distinct game. Discover the influence of American football on its development and the birth of the Canadian Football League. Contrasts between Canadian and American football rules and strategies reveal fascinating insights into gameplay differences and strategic decisions.
May 4, 2024 • 15min
Spartacus and the Third Servile War (Encore)
Explore the uprising of enslaved gladiators led by Spartacus against the Roman Republic. Learn about Roman slavery's impact and the harsh conditions slaves endured. Follow Spartacus' defiance of Rome and the brutal end of the uprising. Discover the lasting legacy of Spartacus in media, sports, and anti-slavery movements.
May 3, 2024 • 14min
The Piltdown Man Hoax
Exploring the Piltdown Man hoax, a fraudulent missing link between apes and humans in paleontology. Delving into the discovery, excavation, and unraveling of the hoax. Discussing the societal impact and scientific skepticism surrounding the deception.
May 2, 2024 • 17min
Questions and Answers: Volume 18
Explore the rich history of bourbon with insights on Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond bourbon, along with Q&A covering bridges, live shows, and favorite drinks. Delve into cider aeration and travel photography careers. Discover travel tips, including airplane ticket deals, Scandinavian sites, and Roman history recommendations. Lastly, learn about Wisconsin's geography and beer brewing podcasts.
May 1, 2024 • 15min
Asteroids
Explore the world of asteroids in our solar system, including their discovery, composition, and potential economic value. Discover the history of the Titius Boda law and the debunking of its pseudoscience. Learn about NASA's asteroid missions and the feasibility of asteroid mining for spacecraft raw materials.
Apr 30, 2024 • 16min
A History of the Crusades
Explore the impact of the Crusades on Christian kingdoms, the split between Eastern and Western churches, and relationships between Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Learn about the motivations behind the Crusades, the challenges faced, and the lasting repercussions on history.
