

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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Mar 31, 2024 • 14min
How About Them Apples
Explore the rich history and diversity of apples, from ancient mythologies to present-day cultivation. Learn about the significance of Roman grafting techniques, Johnny Appleseed's legacy, and the impact of apples in American history. Uncover the myths and misconceptions surrounding apples, their symbolism, and global production techniques.

Mar 30, 2024 • 13min
The Easter Controversy
Explore the historical controversies behind setting the date for Easter, including debates in the early Christian church and the impact on religious traditions. Learn about the Easter Controversy, aka Quartodecimanism, and how it led to the First Council of Nicaea. Discover efforts to unify Easter dates through astronomy and calendars.

Mar 29, 2024 • 15min
Jet Propulsion
Discover the evolution of jet propulsion from piston engines to turbojets, revolutionizing aviation for faster and more efficient travel. Learn about the principles of jet propulsion, the mechanics of jet engines, and the historical significance of pioneers like Hans von Ohain and Frank Whittle. Explore the power and versatility of jet propulsion in modern transportation systems.

Mar 28, 2024 • 13min
The Cult of Pythagoras (Encore)
Explore the life of Pythagoras, a philosopher and mathematician, known for his famous theorem. Learn about his cult-like following, eccentric practices, spiritual beliefs, and legacy in philosophy and science.

Mar 27, 2024 • 15min
The Unbelievable Life of Adrian Carton de Wiart
Discover the unbelievable life of Adrian Carton de Wiart, a man who seemed invincible with his courage, resilience, and insane survival skills. From his military experiences, injuries, to his brave escape attempts and diplomatic service, his story will leave you in awe.

Mar 26, 2024 • 12min
The War of the Currents (Encore)
Discover the intense battle for the future of electricity in the late 19th century involving George Westinghouse, Nikola Tesla, and Thomas Edison. Explore the clash between DC and AC currents, Tesla's collaboration with Westinghouse, Edison's attempts to discredit AC power, and disturbing experiments with electricity on animals. Learn how AC power eventually triumphed in the modern power grid.

Mar 25, 2024 • 15min
The History of Railways
Explore the fascinating history of railways, from ancient track systems predating locomotives to the evolution of high-speed rail technology. Learn about key figures like George Stevenson and future possibilities with magnetic levitation railways.

Mar 24, 2024 • 14min
Hong Kong
Discover the evolution of Hong Kong from a fishing village to a global financial hub over the past two centuries. Learn about its colonial history, handover to China in 1997, and the challenges it faces in maintaining its unique position in the global economy.

Mar 23, 2024 • 13min
Miyamoto Musashi
Learn about Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest samurai warrior who defied the norms with his philosophical writings and vagabond lifestyle. Explore his legendary battles and discover his lasting impact on Japanese martial arts and culture.

Mar 22, 2024 • 12min
The History of Rice (Encore)
Discover the fascinating history of rice, from its domestication thousands of years ago to its global spread. Learn about the debate between China and India on rice's origin, the innovative impact of rice paddy cultivation, and the future potential of perennial rice for sustainability.


