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Everything Everywhere Daily

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,

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16:51

The History of Surgery

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/06/07

Over the years, human life expectancy has increased dramatically. While there have been many developments that have led to longer human lifespans, most of that has come from just a few major advancements. One of the biggest of which has been the development of surgery. The types of surgical procedures that exist today are just the latest in a long line of physical medical procedures. Learn more about surgery and the techniques and technologies that allow for modern operations on this episode

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15:06

The Eruption of Krakatoa (Encore)

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/06/06

On the morning of August 27, 1883, one of the most destructive natural disasters of the 19th century occurred between the islands of Java and Sumatra, in what is today the nation of Indonesia. After weeks of low-level rumblings, a volcanic eruption totally obliterated the mountain that it had formed. The devastation wasn’t limited to the immediate area around the volcano. The blast’s effects literally affected the entire planet. Learn more about the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa and its devastating

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16:42

Macau

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2025/06/05

Located in the Pearl River Delta, off the coast of the mainland of the People’s Republic of China, is Macau.Macau is often overlooked due to its larger neighbor, Hong Kong, but Macau, despite being similar, has had its own unique history. What began as a fishing village evolved into a major trading port, and in the 21st century, it has become one of the most popular entertainment centers in Asia. It remains unlike any other place in Asia, and indeed, the entire world. Learn more about Macau and

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17:32

Catherine the Great

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/06/04

Catherine the Great was one of the most influential rulers in Russian history, transforming the Russian Empire into a major European power through territorial expansion, internal reforms, and cultural patronage. Her reign marked the pinnacle of Enlightened Absolutism in Russia, as she embraced Western philosophical ideals while consolidating autocratic rule. She modernized administration, promoted education and the arts, and extended Russia’s borders through diplomacy and military conquest. Yet,

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16:23

SONAR

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/06/03

One of the most significant developments in the history of naval warfare was the submarine. The submarine offered a means of stealth and surprise that surface ships couldn’t compete with. At first, navigating submarines was relatively simple, as they traveled just below the surface and used a snorkel and a periscope. However, as submarines improved and could dive deeper, they encountered a problem. How could they see and navigate?The answer came from nature. Learn more about SONAR, how it was

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14:18

Alternate Forms of Space Travel (Encore)

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/06/02

Every single rocket that has ever been launched into space has been a rocket that burned some sort of fuel. These chemical fuel rockets have worked well for making the short trip to orbit. Beyond that point, however, they are not necessarily the best option for space travel. There are a host of proposed methods for space travel that don’t involve rockets, some of which have already been tested. Learn more about alternative forms of space flight and the possible future of space exploration on

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17:33

Questions and Answers: Volume 31

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/06/01

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15:54

The History of the Hamburger

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2025/05/31

One of the most popular foods around the world is the hamburger. If most people think of American foods, it is probably the first thing that they might think of. Hamburgers are pretty simple in terms of what they are composed of and how they are prepared, but they have developed an enormous amount of diversity. But where did this popular food originally come from, and how did it manage to spread around the world?Learn more about the history of the hamburger and how it grew in popularity on this

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17:10

The Last Days and Death of Adolf Hitler

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2025/05/30

In April 1945, in the last days of the war in Europe, everything was falling apart for the Third Reich. Adolf Hitler and his closest advisors holed up in a bunker in Berlin and issued delusional orders until the Russians arrived. Hitler, his wife, and other high ranking Nazi officials took their own lives rather than be captured. However, what happened to Hitler’s remains has been the genesis of theories and conspiracies for decades. Learn more about the death of Hitler and what then happened

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15:47

Marco Polo

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2025/05/29

In the 13th century, the Republic of Venice was one of the leading merchant empires in Europe.The merchants from Venice traveled far and wide in pursuit of profit. A few of them, however, traveled very far. A small group of men from the same family made the extremely long and dangerous voyage to China during the reign of the Mongol Empire. The result was a more detailed description of China than had ever been known before in the West. Learn more about the journeys of Marco Polo on this

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15:59

The Bataan Death March

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2025/05/28

On December 8, 1941, as the Japanese were bombing Pearl Harbor, they were simultaneously attacking other Allied positions around Asia. One of the biggest attacks was on Manila and the Philippines and the Filipino and American forces on the island of Luzon. Filipino and American forces ended up surrendering, which began one of the most brutal and horrifying episodes of the entire war. Learn more about the Bataan Death March and how and why it happened on this episode of Everything Everywhere

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17:02

Bonds and the Bond Market

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2025/05/27

One of the most important markets in the global economy is the bond market. The bond market doesn’t get as much attention as the market for stocks. Yet, the global market for bonds is actually larger than the total value of all publicly traded stocks. Moreover, bond markets have the power to influence policy and possibly even topple governments. Learn more about bonds and the bond market, and how they work on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Newspapers.com Get 20%

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15:15

A History of Memorial Day (Redux)

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2025/05/26

Every year, on the last Monday in May, the United States honors its war dead. It is often celebrated with parades, cookouts, and ceremonies at military cemeteries. While many people just think of it as a three-day weekend and the beginning of summer, it is a tradition that extends back over 160 years. From its 19th-century origins, its path to becoming a federal holiday took over 100 years. Learn more about Memorial Day, how it got started, and how it is celebrated, on this episode of

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9:23

You Might Enjoy: The Best Idea Yet

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/05/26

Ever wondered how Birkenstocks went from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Or who created that bottle of Sriracha that is permanently living in your fridge? Did you know that Air Jordans were initially banned by the NBA, or that Super Mario became the best-selling video game character ever thanks to a strategy called “The Infinite Game?” On Wondery’s new weekly podcast, The Best Idea Yet, Nick Martell and Jack Crivici-Kramer have identified

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17:08

The Moons of Jupiter

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2025/05/25

In 1610, a European astronomer used a new invention called the telescope to observe the planet Jupiter. What he found revolutionized the science of astronomy and our entire understanding of the universe.Galileo also observed Jupiter that same year. The observation of Jupiter led to the discovery of the first objects in the solar system since antiquity. Today, astronomers are hoping that some of these moons of Jupiter might have the best hope of harboring life outside of Earth in our Solar

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17:31

The First and Second Banks of the United States

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2025/05/24

After the American Revolution, the United States economy was in trouble. One solution proposed to solve the crisis was the establishment of a national bank. The bank wasn’t just an economic issue; it also sparked one of the first constitutional debates in the nation’s history. Fast-forward several decades, and the United States found itself debating the exact same issue, with very similar results. Learn more about the first and second Banks of the United States, why they were created, and how

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16:13

How Much Did Rome and Sub-Saharan Africa Know About...

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/05/23

The Romans were familiar with Africa. At one point, they controlled everything on the north coast of Africa from Morocco to Egypt. However, below their African territories was the vast Sahara Desert, which was extremely difficult to cross. For all practical purposes, it served as a permeable barrier between the people above and below the desert. As such, historians have wondered just how much the people above and below the Sahara knew about each other. Learn more about Rome and Sub-Saharan

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15:55

The Channel Tunnel

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/05/22

For centuries, the English Channel served as a moat that kept the conflicts of Continental Europe away from the island of Great Britain.While it served as a barrier for armies, it also served as a hindrance to commerce. The movement of goods and people across the English Channel was much more difficult than he small distance that had to be crossed. Some dreamed of one day taming that barrier, and in the 1990s, that dream came true. Learn more about the Channel Tunnel, aka the Chunnel, on this

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15:59

The History of Salt (Encore)

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/05/21

One of the most important substances throughout world history has been salt. Salt might seem mundane, but it is actually necessary for the functioning of life. For millennia, Salt has been used as a preservative, a seasoning, and even a medium of exchange. Salt is one of the universal things that has remained the same throughout history and everywhere on Earth. Learn more about salt and its importance in human history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors

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15:56

"Honest" Jack Sheppard

Everything Everywhere Daily ·

2025/05/20

In early 18th-century London, a petty criminal became one of the most celebrated people in England. He wasn’t celebrated despite the fact that he was a criminal; he was celebrated because he was a criminal. The authorities didn’t share in the public’s enthusiasm. He was arrested several times, but he managed to escape custody each time. However, the law finally caught up with him, and as usual, the law won. Learn more about “Honest” Jack Sheppard and how he because a sensation in 18th century

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