Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
Gary Arndt
Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast that explores a wide range of topics in history, science, geography, and culture, delivering concise, engaging explanations designed to make complex subjects accessible and interesting to a broad audience.
Every day, Everything Everywhere Daily explores fascinating subjects from world history, geography, science, culture, and current events, giving you clear, concise explanations designed to help you learn something new in just minutes. Whether it’s the rise and fall of empires, the mysteries of ancient civilizations, the stories behind famous people, or the science that shapes our world, each episode breaks down complex ideas into accessible, entertaining insights.
This educational podcast covers a wide range of topics, including world history, historical events, geography, countries of the world, science and technology, space exploration, economics, politics, and cultural traditions. Episodes dive into everything from the Roman Empire, World War II, and the Age of Exploration to black holes, quantum physics, climate science, and global trade. If you enjoy learning about how the world works and why history matters, this podcast is designed for you.
Perfect for curious minds, students, lifelong learners, and fans of educational content, Everything Everywhere Daily delivers daily knowledge in an easy-to-understand, fun-to-listen-to format. Each episode is carefully researched and crafted to provide accurate, reliable information while keeping the storytelling engaging and memorable.
If you’re interested in history podcasts, science podcasts, geography podcasts, educational podcasts, or daily learning content, Everything Everywhere Daily brings it all together in one place. With thousands of episodes available, you can explore topics like ancient history, modern geopolitics, scientific discoveries, famous biographies, and little-known facts from around the globe.
Subscribe today to Everything Everywhere Daily and join millions of listeners who are learning something new every day.
Every day, Everything Everywhere Daily explores fascinating subjects from world history, geography, science, culture, and current events, giving you clear, concise explanations designed to help you learn something new in just minutes. Whether it’s the rise and fall of empires, the mysteries of ancient civilizations, the stories behind famous people, or the science that shapes our world, each episode breaks down complex ideas into accessible, entertaining insights.
This educational podcast covers a wide range of topics, including world history, historical events, geography, countries of the world, science and technology, space exploration, economics, politics, and cultural traditions. Episodes dive into everything from the Roman Empire, World War II, and the Age of Exploration to black holes, quantum physics, climate science, and global trade. If you enjoy learning about how the world works and why history matters, this podcast is designed for you.
Perfect for curious minds, students, lifelong learners, and fans of educational content, Everything Everywhere Daily delivers daily knowledge in an easy-to-understand, fun-to-listen-to format. Each episode is carefully researched and crafted to provide accurate, reliable information while keeping the storytelling engaging and memorable.
If you’re interested in history podcasts, science podcasts, geography podcasts, educational podcasts, or daily learning content, Everything Everywhere Daily brings it all together in one place. With thousands of episodes available, you can explore topics like ancient history, modern geopolitics, scientific discoveries, famous biographies, and little-known facts from around the globe.
Subscribe today to Everything Everywhere Daily and join millions of listeners who are learning something new every day.
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Sep 10, 2020 • 10min
Who Discovered Calculus: Newton or Leibniz?
For the last 300 years, a debate has raged between mathematicians about who should be credited with the invention of calculus: Sir Isaac Newton or Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz. The sides of the debate have mostly been based on geography with English mathematicians advocating for Newton, and Continental Europeans siding with Leibnitz. Learn more about the war over calculus, even if you’ve never taken a calculus course in your life, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 9, 2020 • 11min
Common Fallacies and Fallacious Reasoning
We are often told that schools are where you learn how to think, not what to think. Sadly, almost no school curriculum deals directly with logic and the closely related subject of logical fallacies. Fallacies are all around us. Just read something online or watch a few minutes of television and you’ll probably encounter examples of people using fallacious reasoning and logical fallacies. In fact, you’ve probably engaged in it yourself. We’re all guilty of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2020 • 8min
How The Fosbury Flop Revolutionized the High Jump
At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Dick Fosbury won the Gold Medal in the men’s high jump. He did it by jumping an Olympic record 2.24 meters or 7 feet, four inches. What was remarkable about his accomplishment wasn’t the height he jumped, but how it did it. He didn’t just win a gold medal, he revolutionized the sport of high jumping. Learn more about the Fosbury Flop on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2020 • 10min
The History of the Light Bulb: An Incredibly Bright Idea
Thomas Edison is often credited with the invention of the light bulb. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. If there is any modern invention that really can’t be attributed to a single person, it would be the incandescent lightbulb. Learn about the history behind the incandescent light bulb, perhaps the most significant invention of the 19th century, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2020 • 9min
Breaking The Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
Eliud Kipchoge is unquestionably the greatest marathon runner in history. He’s won an Olympic Gold Medal, holds the world’s record, and has won 12 of the 13 marathons he has ever entered. However, there was one accomplishment that had been out of reach for Kipchoge and every other marathoner: The 2-hour marathon. On October 12, 2019, Kipchoge managed to break that barrier under some very special circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2020 • 10min
The First Transatlantic Cable
Today the world can communicate with text, images, audio, and video at the speed of light. Most of this is done via undersea fiber optic cables which connect the various continents to each other. All of this modern long-distance communication has its start with the first transatlantic telegraph cable. The first long-distance submarine communications cable which connected Europe and North America in 1858. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 4, 2020 • 11min
The Presidential Election of 1824
Many people think that politics and elections in the United States are the most controversial they have ever been. History, however, begs to differ. Perhaps the oddest and most controversial presidential election in American history was the election of 1824. It is an election that doesn’t get a lot of attention given who won and the lack of major issues at stake, but it is one which more people should be familiar with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 3, 2020 • 11min
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
People didn’t travel much in the ancient world. But, for those who did they developed the ancient equivalent of guidebooks. These were often lists of manmade sites and attractions which any traveler should take the time to see. Over time, one such Greek list was written down and it became known to us as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Learn more about the Seven wonders, how they were built and how they were destroyed, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2020 • 14min
How Roman Catholic Popes are Chosen
Explore the fascinating history of the Roman Catholic Papacy, featuring insights into its 266 popes and anti-popes. Discover the intricate process of selecting a new pope, blending religion with political authority. Learn how the method of papal elections has evolved over time, from early Christian consensus to the modern conclave system. Uncover the challenges of documenting leadership changes that date back to St. Peter and the careful measures taken to ensure the integrity of this ancient institution.
Sep 1, 2020 • 8min
Vanguard 1: The World's Oldest Satellite
Here is a question you’ve probably never bothered to think about before….What is the oldest man made object orbiting the earth? Which, if any, of the really early satellites are still whizzing around up in space? It turns out, the fourth satellite ever put in orbit is still there, 62 years after it was launched. Learn more about Vanguard 1, the world’s oldest satellite, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
