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
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Dec 3, 2023 • 17min
Questions and Answers: Volume 13
In this episode, the hosts discuss the value of frankincense and myrrh, the impact of AI on jobs, and the debate on Diehard as a Christmas film. They also cover topics like debate experience, the potential threat of smallpox, and listener engagement. Overall, it's an engaging and informative episode.
Dec 2, 2023 • 11min
The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact (Encore)
Explore the coordination and invasion plans of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union at the start of World War II. Learn about the complex relationship between Germany and the Soviet Union, their transformation from adversaries to unlikely allies. Discover the events and negotiations leading up to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Uncover the hidden protocol dividing Eastern Europe and its impact on World War II and Hitler's downfall.
Dec 1, 2023 • 13min
The Library of Alexandria (Encore)
Explore the growth and significance of the Library of Alexandria, the greatest knowledge repository in the ancient world. Learn about its burning and controversies surrounding Julius Caesar's responsibility. A comprehensive overview of the Museum in Alexandria, its role as a hub of learning, and achievements in history, translation, science, and medicine. Learn about the first head librarians, organization of scrolls, rivalry with Pergamum, and dispelling the myth of its destruction by Julius Caesar. Discusses the decline of the library during Ptolemaic Egypt, accidental burning, seizure of scrolls, and its decline during Roman rule. The uncertain fate of the library including the closure of pagan temples, Hypatia's tragic death, and the creation of a new library in the 20th century.
Nov 30, 2023 • 14min
Gerrymandering
Explore the origins and impact of gerrymandering on representative democracy. Learn about the history of gerrymandering, its manipulation of district boundaries, and the measures to address this issue. Discover how gerrymandering can create an illusion of fairness through seemingly fair yet biased legislative zones.
Nov 29, 2023 • 14min
Uranus
Discover the fascinating world of Uranus, from its unique characteristics to the story of its discovery. Learn about the debate over its pronunciation, the naming process, and early observations. Explore the peculiar behavior of Uranus, including its odd axial tilt and misaligned magnetic field. Uncover theories about its past collision and the potential for future missions to further study the planet.
Nov 28, 2023 • 13min
Ocean Currents
Discover the impact of ocean currents on weather, marine life, and transportation. Learn about downwelling and upwelling, and how currents distribute heat. Explore the creation of ocean gyres and their role in shaping the Earth. Delve into the issue of plastic pollution in major ocean gyres.
Nov 27, 2023 • 12min
Was King Arthur Real? (Encore)
Explore the debate on whether King Arthur was a real person or a fictional character based on real individuals. Learn about the origins and evolution of the King Arthur legend and the consolidation of Arthurian stories. Discover the lack of evidence for the existence of King Arthur and possible candidates for the historical figure.
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Nov 26, 2023 • 15min
The Opium Wars
Discover the complex reasons behind the Opium Wars in the 19th century between Britain and China, including trade policies and the national push for drugs. Explore the trade relations, devastating effects of opium addiction, and the treaties forced upon China. Learn about the Second Opium War, the century of humiliation, and China's ongoing efforts to reclaim its lost land.
Nov 25, 2023 • 15min
French Overseas Departments
Explore France's unique overseas departments and their historical ties to the colonial empire. Learn about the legal and political status of these territories, the cultural differences, and the dynamics of French overseas collectivities. Discover the challenges of populating Clipperton Island and the historical claims by the United States and Mexico.
Nov 24, 2023 • 16min
The Donner Party
A group of pioneers encountered a series of misfortunes while crossing the Oregon Trail, leading to their tragic entrapment in the mountains during winter. The challenges of migrating to the Western Coast in the 1840s are explored, including the difficulties faced along the Oregon Trail. The disastrous Hastings Cut-Off route and the challenges at Truckee Lake during winter are discussed. The Donner Party's survival tactics, including cannibalism, are examined in this gripping episode.
