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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 12, 2024 • 14min
Human Life Expectancy
Explore the evolution of human life expectancies over time, from the Paleolithic Age to present day. Discover the impact of agriculture, violence, and disease on life expectancy. Learn about advancements in medicine, vaccines, and improvements in working conditions that have led to increased life expectancy. Find out how energy usage and standards of living have contributed to longer lifespans in developing countries.
Jan 11, 2024 • 15min
The Last of the Romanovs (Encore)
This podcast explores the fate of the Romanov family, the last rulers of the Russian Empire, including their abdication, house arrest, and grizzly execution. It also delves into the controversy surrounding their deaths, the later identification of their remains, and the question of who is the rightful heir to the Romanov dynasty.
Jan 10, 2024 • 15min
LEDs: Light Emitting Diodes
Discover the history of artificial lighting, from the inefficient incandescent bulb to the development of energy-efficient LEDs. Learn about the working principles of LEDs, including the breakthrough in creating visible light LEDs. Explore the challenges faced in the development of LEDs and the advancements in micro LED technology, with its potential benefits and current limitations.
Jan 9, 2024 • 13min
The Maginot Line
Explore the creation, origins, and failure of the Maginot Line, a defensive fortification built by France after World War I to protect against invasion. Delve into the debate, construction, and features of the technologically advanced Line. Discover how the Line ultimately failed in World War II and its costly impact on France's military budget.
Jan 8, 2024 • 13min
Everything You Need to Know About Petroleum (Encore)
Exploring the ancient use and composition of petroleum, the history of the petroleum industry, the process of locating and extracting crude oil, and the global significance of petroleum products.
Jan 7, 2024 • 14min
Trial By Combat (Encore)
Discover the historical practice of trial by combat, its portrayal in Game of Thrones, and its surprising existence today. Learn about its origins, evolution, and its role in the formation of the Holy Roman Empire. Explore the distinction between trial by combat and dueling, the Church's opposition, and notable cases. Dive into the story of a famous duel in France and reflect on its significance. Uncover the legality and rare historical practice of trial by combat in Great Britain and the United States.
Jan 6, 2024 • 14min
Questions and Answers: Volume 14
Discover the mythology of the Roman god Janus and listener questions. Topics include college sports, New Year celebrations, programming, encounters with explorers, empires, chocolate bars, burnout, AI in podcasting, dinner parties, understanding baseball, reflections on past episodes, and addressing corrections.
Jan 5, 2024 • 14min
An Introduction to the Philippines
Learn about the unique culture and history of the Philippines, including its colonization by Europeans, fight for independence, and the emergence of a large Filipino diaspora. Discover the country's geography, population, and exceptional tourist attractions.
Jan 4, 2024 • 14min
The Legend of Babe Ruth
Discover the inspiring story of a troubled young player who revolutionized baseball and became a legendary figure in American history. Learn about Babe Ruth's difficult childhood, his breakout year with the Boston Red Sox, and the notorious sale of his contract to the New York Yankees. Explore Babe Ruth's impact on baseball, his record-breaking achievements, and his enduring legacy.
Jan 3, 2024 • 15min
The Hindenburg Disaster (Encore)
Explore the history and downfall of zeppelins, including the Grof Zeppelin and the Hindenburg disaster. Learn about the use of hydrogen gas and its impact on the construction of airships. Experience the shocking and terrifying events of the Hindenburg disaster and the chaos that ensued.
