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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Sep 15, 2023 • 12min
Peggy Guggenheim
Peggy Guggenheim, obsessed with modern art, had affairs with great artists, befriended unknown artists, and collected one of the greatest collections of modern art. Learn about her background, connections, opening her own gallery, struggles during World War II, and her impact on the art world.
Sep 14, 2023 • 12min
Delhi
Explore the rich history of Delhi, a city that has served as the seat of power for emperors and kings for over 2,000 years. Learn about the distinction between Delhi and New Delhi, as well as its significance as the capital of India. Discover the origins of Delhi in ancient human settlements and the impact of the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and British rule on the city's history. Dive into the construction of New Delhi, its historical significance, and the challenges it faces including rapid population growth and air quality issues. Gain insight into the vibrancy and diversity of Delhi, predicting its future as a global city.
Sep 13, 2023 • 14min
The Know Nothing Party
Explore the impact of Irish and German Catholic immigrants on American politics in the mid-19th century. Learn about the rise of the Know-Nothings, violent reactions and riots faced by immigrants, the creation of anti-Catholic societies, and the surprising support of the Know Nothing Party in Catholic Louisiana.
Sep 12, 2023 • 11min
Elizabeth Báthory: Aristocratic Serial Killer (Encore)
Elizabeth Báthory, an educated Hungarian noblewoman, was one of the most prolific and sadistic serial killers in history. The podcast explores her noble lineage, twisted actions of torturing and killing young girls in her castle, investigations, controversies, and cultural impact.
Sep 11, 2023 • 9min
The Miller–Urey Experiment (Encore)
Exploring the Miller-Urey experiment that simulated early Earth conditions in 1952 and observed the formation of amino acids and adenine. Discussing its significance for understanding the origins of life and its implications for life beyond Earth.
Sep 10, 2023 • 8min
Cincinnatus (Encore)
Explore the historical context of Rome in the 5th century BC and a power struggle between patricians and plebeians. Learn about Lucius Quintius Sinanatus' involvement in violent clashes, his appointment as consul, and the plebeian rebellion. Discover the tragic events, Cincinnati's triumphs, and the rarity of individuals willingly giving up power.
Sep 9, 2023 • 15min
The Berlin Airlift (Encore)
Learn about the Berlin Airlift in 1948 when the Soviets blockaded West Berlin. The Allies found a way around and supplied the city through a massive airlift. Discover the impact of the blockade, the morale-boosting candy drops, and the end of the Cold War.
Sep 8, 2023 • 12min
World War Zero (Encore)
Explore the history and evolution of the term 'World War'. Learn about the global scope of wars and the significance of World War Zero. Discover the impact of the Seven Years War and its role in shaping future conflicts.
Sep 7, 2023 • 10min
The Sahara Desert Wasn’t Always (Encore)
The podcast explores the history and transformation of the Sahara Desert, discussing its past as grasslands and forests, evidence of its non-desert state through cave art and fossils, the rise of civilizations due to the green Sahara, and the cyclical nature of its transformation to a desert influenced by climate and human activities.
Sep 6, 2023 • 13min
Questions and Answers: Volume 10
This episode explores the concept of question time in parliament and its connection to the podcast's Q&A session. The speaker shares their experiences traveling and cooking, including being stuck in Spain during a volcano eruption. They also discuss overlooked wonders of the world and answer questions about podcasting and AI, addressing misconceptions about AI technology.
