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 10, 2024 • 14min
The History of Coffee (Encore)
Discover the history of coffee from its Arabian origins to global popularity, debunking myths and uncovering legends. Explore its journey to Europe, transformation of coffee houses, and controversies. Learn about its cultivation evolution, unique brewing methods like Copie Luwak and Black Ivory coffees, and global economic impact.
Apr 9, 2024 • 11min
Songkran (Encore)
Explore the evolution of Songkran, Thailand's water festival, from a traditional New Year celebration to the world's largest water fight. Learn about the symbolic significance of water cleansing rituals and the festival's roots in ancient Hindu traditions. Discover how the festival brings unity amidst political unrest through joyous celebrations and vibrant water battles.
Apr 8, 2024 • 14min
The Telemark Raids (Encore)
Explore the daring Telemark Raids in WWII to prevent Nazi atomic bombs, involving commando missions, sabotage, and strategic importance of Norway. Learn about heavy water production, covert operations, sabotage missions, and the relentless efforts to disrupt German facilities.
Apr 7, 2024 • 13min
The Kidnapping of Charley Ross (Encore)
Discover the chilling details of the 1874 kidnapping of Charley Ross in Philadelphia, involving ransom demands and a desperate search. Learn about the investigation, confession of the kidnappers, and the lasting impact on child safety measures like the Amber Alert System.
Apr 6, 2024 • 13min
Solar Eclipses
Explore the rarity and historical interpretations of solar eclipses, from ancient beliefs to modern science. Learn about the alignment of the moon and sun, different types of eclipses, and the phenomena that make them rare. Discover the impact of eclipses on various cultures and scientific advancements. Hear about personal experiences of witnessing the awe-inspiring event.
Apr 5, 2024 • 16min
Questions and Answers: Volume 17
This podcast covers topics such as copyright challenges in music episodes, podcast creation process, driving in 43 countries, and exploring creativity through gaming preferences and memory retention techniques.
Apr 4, 2024 • 16min
Jackie Robinson
Professional baseball player Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, is the guest in this episode. They discuss his historic debut, Branch Ricky's role in breaking the color barrier, Robinson's multi-sport journey, struggles in pursuing baseball integration, and his lasting impact and resilience.
Apr 3, 2024 • 14min
The Legend of Bigfoot (Encore)
Explore the historical tales and cultural significance of Bigfoot/Sasquatch, delving into native legends and the origins of the myth. Uncover the doubts and deceptions surrounding Bigfoot sightings, including hoaxes and lack of concrete evidence, while highlighting the intrigue and wishful thinking for its existence.
Apr 2, 2024 • 13min
Planet X
Astronomers have been on the hunt for Planet X since the discovery of Neptune in 1846. Pluto was ruled out as Planet X due to its small size. The ongoing search for this mysterious celestial body, also known as Planet 9, continues with hopeful anticipation of its eventual revelation. The podcast delves into theories behind extreme solar system orbits, exploring the debate among astronomers and the optimism surrounding the search for Planet X.
Apr 1, 2024 • 13min
The Vestal Virgins
Explore the intriguing world of the Vestal Virgins in ancient Rome, highlighting their important role in Roman society, privileges, and sacrifices. Learn about the goddess Vesta, Roman religious practices, and the sacred responsibilities of these women. Delve into the unique lifestyle, strict vows, and controversies surrounding the Vestal Virgins, from safeguarding artifacts to their transition into Christian times.
