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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Feb 1, 2024 • 14min
Angkor
Explore the magnificent city of Angor, once the bustling capital of a powerful empire. Learn about its rich history, architectural wonders, and the legacy of Jayavarman II. Discover the significance and size of the Angkor complex in Cambodia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Dive into the rich history of the Khmer Empire and its temples, including the iconic Angkor Wat, symbolizing Cambodia's past.
Jan 31, 2024 • 15min
The Geography of Spain
Discover the fascinating political and cultural geography of Spain, with its unique subnational jurisdictions based on history, language, and geography. Explore the diverse autonomous communities in northern Spain and on the Iberian Peninsula, such as Galicia, the Basque Country, and Andalusia. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of autonomous communities like Madrid, Castile and Leon, and Castile La Mancha. Learn about the significance of understanding Spain's diversity through its autonomous communities.
Jan 30, 2024 • 13min
Domestication of the Horse
Explore the profound impact of horse domestication on human history, from revolutions in agriculture, transportation, and warfare to the ongoing global effects. Learn about the different theories and regions of horse domestication, the genetic origins of horses, the spread and development of horse domestication, and the significant role horses played in human history, including in the rise of civilizations in Europe and Asia.
Jan 29, 2024 • 15min
Prohibition
Explore the origins and expansion of the Temperance Movement, the shift from whiskey to beer during World War I, the loopholes exploited during Prohibition, and the ratification and repeal of the 18th Amendment.
Jan 28, 2024 • 11min
Universe 25 (Encore)
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Universe 25, a rat utopia turned dystopia. Discover how a perfect world for rats ultimately led to their extinction. Explore the effects of overcrowding and overpopulation on behavior and social roles, including its relevance to human society. Uncover the controversial rat experiment and its cultural impact, examining the limitations of sociological tests on humans. Join us on this intriguing journey into a failed utopia.
Jan 27, 2024 • 15min
What is the Deal With SpaceX’s Starship? (Redux)
Explore the revolutionary Starship rocket and its potential to transform the space industry. Learn about the limitations of disposable rockets and the rise of reusable systems. Discover the challenges and costs of developing a single-stage-to-orbit vehicle. Delve into SpaceX's game-changing Falcon 9 rockets and their impact on space travel. Dive into the potential of SpaceX's Starship system and its implications for cheap access to space.
Jan 26, 2024 • 11min
The James Webb Space Telescope (Redux)
Explore the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, its advanced design, launch complexities, and potential discoveries, including observations of ancient galaxies and distant black holes.
Jan 25, 2024 • 11min
The Two-Hour Marathon (Redux)
Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathon runner in history, breaks the two-hour marathon barrier. The episode explores the history of marathon world records and the quest to break the elusive barrier. It also discusses the criteria for marathon world records, Kipchoge's attempt to break the two-hour mark, and the impact of his historic achievement on future marathons. The significance of advanced running shoes in recent record performances is also addressed.
Jan 24, 2024 • 9min
President Tyler’s Grandsons (Redux)
President John Tyler's two grandsons were still alive in 2020, 230 years after their grandfather's birth. The podcast explores their unique situation, as well as President Tyler's extensive family legacy. It also delves into the concept of long-lived individuals connected to historical figures.
Jan 23, 2024 • 10min
The Most Dominant Athlete Ever (Redux)
Lionel Messi, a dominant athlete in soccer, discusses his journey to becoming one of the most dominant athletes of all time. The podcast explores the concept of dominance in sports, introducing the remarkable career of Alan Francis, the greatest horseshoe pitcher in history. It dives into Francis' consistent success, record-breaking ringer percentage, and unique aspects of professional horseshoe pitching compared to other sports. Despite lacking physical attributes like strength or speed, Francis has multiple world championships and the potential to surpass 30 titles.
