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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Apr 29, 2024 • 14min
White Feather Girls (Encore)
Discover the lesser-known battles of World War One fought on the homefronts through street conflicts between men and the White Feather Girls. Learn how women shamed men into joining the military, leading to government intervention. Explore the impact of the White Feather Movement on society and voting rights, and the challenges faced by men accused of cowardice during the war.
Apr 28, 2024 • 13min
Operation Valkyrie and the Plot to Kill Hitler (Encore)
Learn about the inside story of Operation Valkyrie, a plot by German officers to assassinate Hitler in 1944. Explore the failed attempts, detailed plan, and chaos that ensued after a bomb failed to kill Hitler. Discover the aftermath of the failed plot, with arrests and executions of conspirators.
Apr 27, 2024 • 14min
Fifty-four Forty or Fight!
Explore the historical tensions between the US and Britain over the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon Boundary Dispute and the potential for war. Learn about the overlapping territorial claims, diplomatic agreements, Manifest Destiny, Oregon annexation, and the resolution through the Oregon Treaty of 1846.
Apr 26, 2024 • 12min
The 1854 Broad Street Cholera Outbreak (Encore)
Explore the origins and theories of cholera, from the Myasma theory to the germ theory. Learn how Dr. John Snow's data-driven investigation of the Broad Street cholera outbreak in 1854 stopped the epidemic. Discover the lasting impact of Snow's work on modern medicine and public health practices.
Apr 25, 2024 • 14min
Qin Shi Huang: China's First Emperor
Discover the life of Ying Zheng, China's first emperor, and his incredible rise to power at a young age. Explore the geopolitical landscape of ancient China and the conquests and reforms implemented by Qin Shi Huang. Learn about his ruthless reign, quest for immortality, and the enduring legacy of the Qin Dynasty.
Apr 24, 2024 • 15min
Central Park
Explore the intentional creation of Central Park in 19th century NYC, its pivotal role in shaping the city's landscape and growth. Learn about the economic impact and real estate value of Central Park, and how it became a globally renowned urban park.
Apr 23, 2024 • 12min
Concorde: The World’s Fastest Passenger Airplane
Explore the challenges in creating a supersonic passenger aircraft, the successful launch of the Concorde in 1976, the iconic routes and luxury of the Concorde, and the legacy of Concorde and the future of supersonic travel.
Apr 22, 2024 • 13min
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (Encore)
Explore the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest with its lasting impact on the Roman Empire, language divisions in Western Europe, and modern repercussions. Learn about Arminius' role in Roman campaigns, the deception and ambush that led to the battle, the devastating defeat of the Romans, and the legacy it left on the Roman-Germanic border and European nationalism.
Apr 21, 2024 • 14min
The Largest Known Things in the Universe
Discover the mind-boggling scale of the universe and the monumental discoveries within it. Explore galaxies, black holes, and stars like UY Scuti, as well as exoplanets and sub-planetary objects in our solar system.
Apr 20, 2024 • 13min
The Origin of Words and Phrases: Military
Explore the historical origins of English words and phrases derived from the military, with insights into how soldiers shaped linguistic trends. Learn about the connections between common expressions like 'deadline' and significant historical events. Discover the nautical origins of phrases and explore the evolution of military jargon in language.
