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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Oct 15, 2023 • 13min
The Speed of Sound
This podcast explores the history and properties of the speed of sound, including the challenges and implications of traveling faster than sound. It discusses the breakthroughs in aviation that allowed airplanes to break the sound barrier and introduces the concept of sonic booms. The podcast also explores different designs and achievements in breaking the sound barrier, both in the air and on land.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 11min
The Dieppe Raid (Encore)
The podcast explores the disastrous Dieppe Raid in 1942 and how it provided valuable lessons for the successful Normandy invasion. It discusses the planning and execution of the raid, the challenges faced by the soldiers, the lack of air support, devastating casualties, and the lessons learned for future landings. The chapter also highlights the obstacles encountered during the raid, including treacherous beaches, German defenses, and radar surveillance, as well as the strategies employed by the Allies and the bravery of Canadian forces on Juno Beach.
Oct 13, 2023 • 13min
The Roman Dictatorship
Explore the historical origins and role of the Roman dictatorship, including its powers, limitations, and symbols of authority. Learn about famous dictators, their impact on Rome, and the abuse of power by Julius Caesar.
Oct 12, 2023 • 13min
The World's Oldest Things
Explore the age of the universe and challenges to current estimations. Discover the oldest rocks, plants, animals, and humans. Uncover the oldest tools, art, construction, city, language, and wooden building. Learn about the world's oldest temple, printing press, university, company, light bulb, computer, and podcast.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 14min
The Domestication of Dogs (Encore)
Explore the domestication of dogs, theories surrounding their origins, and the genetic evidence linking them to grey wolves. Learn about early dog and human burials and the impact of human agriculture on the evolution of dogs. Discover the historical functions of dogs and the selective breeding that has led to over 360 different breeds. Uncover the unique qualities of wolves and an experiment in Russia breeding foxes to mirror domesticated dog traits.
Oct 10, 2023 • 13min
The History of Tomatoes
Explore the origins and history of tomatoes, from their humble beginnings to becoming a staple in international cuisines. Learn about the debate of whether tomatoes are a fruit or vegetable, their spread to Europe and Asia, and their transformation from rejection to acceptance. Discover the challenges of tomato cultivation, the resurgence of heritage varietals, and their impact on the global tomato industry. Dive into the fascinating history of tomatoes and their presence in cuisines worldwide.
Oct 9, 2023 • 14min
The Axis Powers
Discover the lesser-known members of the Axis Powers and how they collaborated in World War II. Uncover the origin of the Axis, the formation of alliances, and the declining power of the Axis countries. Learn about the lack of coordination within the Axis alliance and the ultimate downfall of the Axis powers.
Oct 8, 2023 • 13min
Antibiotics
Discover the accidental discovery of antibiotics and their impact on human life expectancies. Dive into the history of microorganisms and the germ theory of disease. Explore the trial and error process of antibiotic discovery and Alexander Fleming's breakthrough with penicillin. Learn about the effects of antibiotics on the microbiome and the rise of antibiotic resistance. Find out the challenges and potential solutions to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Oct 7, 2023 • 9min
The Princes in the Tower (Encore)
The podcast explores the unsolved mystery of the disappearance of the King of England and his brother, the role of Richard the Duke of Gloucester, the controversial claim to the throne, and the mysterious disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. It discusses the lack of investigation, suspects Richard III as the murderer, and the recent discovery of bones believed to be the princes.
Oct 6, 2023 • 13min
The Knights Templar
Learn about the rise and fall of the Knights Templar, a powerful monastic order that protected Christian pilgrims. Discusses their origins, rules and privileges, impact on Europe and the Middle East, and their enduring legacy.
