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.
Episodes
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Aug 1, 2020 • 10min
The Pitch Drop Experiment
In 1927, Professor Thomas Parnell of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia created an experiment to demonstrate to his students the concept of viscosity and how some substances which appear to be solids are actually liquids. That experiment is still running 90 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2020 • 9min
Beamonesque: Bob Beamon’s Incredible Olympic Record
In a single 6 second period in 1968, Bob Beamon completely rewrote the record books in track and field. His gold medal-winning long jump at the Mexico City Olympics not only set a world’s record, but it added a new word to the English dictionary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2020 • 9min
The French Scrabble Champion
Nigel Richards is unquestionably the greatest Scrabble player in history. The 52-year-old Kiwi is a five-time world champion, and the only player ever to win more than once. He is a five-time United States Champion and has won more major tournament titles than anyone else. However, all these accolades are probably not his greatest Scrabble accomplishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2020 • 13min
The Interstate Highway System
Discover how Eisenhower's experiences with the German autobahn inspired the creation of the U.S. interstate highway system. Explore the rapid growth of car ownership post-WWII and the challenges of early roadways. Delve into the strategic motivations behind the highway's expansion during the Cold War, and learn the intricacies of the numbering system that designates odd and even routes. Finally, uncover the fascinating developments in road naming and exit numbers that shape the driving experience across the United States.
Jul 28, 2020 • 10min
How Many Planets Are There?
Discover the fascinating saga of Pluto's journey from planet to dwarf planet, and the historical context behind this controversial change. Explore how ancient astronomers shaped our understanding of celestial bodies and the word 'planet' itself. Uncover the dynamic evolution of planetary classification, revealing how societal perceptions of our cosmic neighbors have shifted over time. It's a captivating look at how our view of the universe—and our place in it—continues to evolve.
Jul 27, 2020 • 8min
Harold Holt: The Prime Minister Who Disappeared
What would happen if a world leader were to totally disappear? As in, the leader of a major country was to just vanish into thin air, without a trace? Such a thing actually happened 50 years ago when a nation’s prime minister disappeared and his body was never found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2020 • 13min
The Julian and Gregorian Calendars
If you answer that question, most likely you are giving an answer based on a calendar that goes all the way back to one put in place by Julius Caesar. Caesar’s calendar, aka the Julian Calendar, was pretty good, but it developed problems over time, so it was modified in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII. This calendar, the Gregorian Calendar, what we’ve been using for the last several hundred years, and it works pretty well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2020 • 11min
Atlantropa: The Most Ridiculous Idea Ever
In the aftermath of the horrors of WWI, many people in Europe wanted to find a better future going forward. A future of peace and prosperity, where energy, food, and jobs would be available for everyone. One man from Germany named Herman Sörgel had a VERY ambitious idea. An idea which would literally change the map of the planet Earth, and was the biggest proposed engineering project ever put forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2020 • 10min
When Did Canada Become Independent?
In a previous episode of the podcast, I touched on how it was difficult to pin down the date in which the United States actually became independent. In the case of the United States, it was a matter of pinning down when we wanted to define independence. Was it at the start of the rebellion, the act of declaring independence, or was it the end of the war? In the case of Canada, trying to pin a date on independence is a lot more complicated, and extends over a much longer period of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2020 • 9min
Neil Armstrong's First Time in Space
Everyone knows who Neil Armstrong is and why he is famous. Being the first person to set foot on the moon has placed him in a unique position in world history, and he is a name that people will probably remember for thousands of years. But Apollo 11 was not his first spaceflight. His first flight aboard Gemini 8 was, in many respects, far more exciting and impressive than his exploits on Apollo 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
