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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Nov 23, 2023 • 11min
A History of Thanksgiving (Encore)
On the fourth Thursday in November every year, American’s celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a holiday that originated in the Americas but has subsequently spread to many countries around the world. It is a holiday that is actually secular, but with some religious overtones, and has a unique set of traditions that aren’t really shared with any other holiday. Learn more about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. SponsorsBetterHelpVisit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first monthButcherBoxSign up today at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to choose your free steak for a year and get $20 off." Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Peter Bennett & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereUpdate your podcast app at newpodcastapps.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredailyTwitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripWebsite: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2023 • 14min
The North American Turkey
Discover the history of turkeys, their domestication and distribution, the origins of the name 'Turkey', traditions surrounding turkeys, the Presidential Turkey pardon, turkey cooking methods, and the cultural significance of roasted turkey in Thanksgiving celebrations.
Nov 21, 2023 • 10min
Who Were the Pilgrims? (Encore)
Learn about the motivations and challenges faced by the pilgrims as they escaped religious persecution, their move to the Netherlands for religious freedom, their journey to settle in Virginia, and the legal complexities and challenges they encountered in establishing the Plymouth Colony.
Nov 20, 2023 • 14min
The Monroe Doctrine
Learn about the origins and impact of the Monroe Doctrine, the United States' early foreign policy, the era of good feelings under James Monroe, and the evolution of the doctrine from its introduction to its enforcement. Explore the changing role of the doctrine in American foreign policy, including combating communism and fighting drug cartels.
Nov 19, 2023 • 14min
The Element Mercury
Explore the unique properties and historical uses of the element mercury, including its role in medicine, alchemy, and various industries. Discover the impact of mercury on telescopes, its history of poisoning, and a notable case involving actor Jeremy Piven.
Nov 18, 2023 • 14min
How The Roman Army Worked
Discover how the Roman Republic and Empire achieved great success through their superior army organization and logistics. Learn about the structure, ranks, and roles within a Roman legion. Explore the dynamics and challenges of the Roman army. Dive into the life and organization of Roman legionnaires.
Nov 17, 2023 • 13min
The Lindbergh Kidnapping (Encore)
This podcast episode explores the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping, discussing the background of Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow, the investigation process, the tragic discovery of the toddler's body, the breakthrough in the case with the identification of Bruno Richard Halmann, and the detailed account of his arrest, trial, and execution.
Nov 16, 2023 • 14min
Parachutes
Explore the history and development of parachutes, from ancient legends to modern innovations. Discover Leonardo da Vinci's sketches and the first parachute jumps. Learn about the military applications of parachutes in World War II and the invention of the maneuverable Parafoil.
Nov 15, 2023 • 11min
The 1972 World Chess Championship (Encrore)
The podcast discusses the 1972 World Chess Championship during the Cold War, where the US and Soviet Union competed on a chessboard. It explores the dominance of the Soviet Union in chess, Bobby Fischer's journey to becoming a world championship contender, his surprising lead in the championship, and his rise to fame followed by a downfall.
Nov 14, 2023 • 14min
The League of Nations (Encore)
Explore the creation and failure of the League of Nations in preventing future armed conflicts, including Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points, President Wilson's efforts to establish the League, and the achievements and shortcomings of the organization. Discover the actions, inactions, and impact of World War II on the League, leading to its dissolution and the establishment of the United Nations.
