Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Podcast Transcript In the year 356 BC, a son was born to the King of Macedon, Philip II, and his wife, Queen Olympias. While no one could have known it at the time, that boy would grow up to fundamentally change the map of the ancient world. Multiple ancient kingdoms and empires would fall to …

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Cracking the Enigma Code

Cracking the Enigma Code

Podcast Transcript During the Second World War, the Germans used what they thought to be an uncrackable encryption system.  It was a really good encryption system, and for the longest time, the Allies had a difficult time cracking the code.  However, thanks to brilliant code breakers, a powerful computing machine, and German mistakes, the Allies …

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The Quasi-War

The Quasi-War

Podcast Transcript In the big scheme of things, the United States is a rather young country. Yet, during its history, it has managed to declare war on a shockingly large number of European countries, including Britain, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria.  Yet, through all the turmoil, there is one country the US …

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The History of Hanukkah

The History of Hanukkah

Podcast Transcript Sometime every December, members of the Jewish faith celebrate the festival of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is one of the best-known Jewish holidays and is associated with various popular symbols and objects. However, most people don’t know the story behind why the holiday exists or the background beyond the many items associated with it.  Learn …

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Did the US Have Advanced Knowledge of the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

Did the US Have Advanced Knowledge of the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

Podcast Transcript On December 7, 1941, the United States and the rest of the world were shocked by a surprise attack by the Japanese Empire on the American Navy stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  However, in its aftermath, there have been people who have wondered and speculated that the American government knew about the attack …

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The Extraordinary Life of Josephine Baker

The Extraordinary Life of Josephine Baker

Podcast Transcript The woman the world would know as Josephine Baker was born into abject poverty in 1906 in Saint Louis, Missouri.  Despite her humble background and numerous obstacles in her way, she became one of the most significant entertainers of the first half of the 20th century. However, the way she found success was …

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The History of Farming

The History of Farming

Podcast Transcript Over 10,000 years ago, humans began to cultivate and raise crops. Back then, a single farm could maybe grow enough food to feed a family and perhaps a little more. Today, a farmer in a developed country can grow enough food to feed hundreds of people.  The path from agriculture’s ancient roots to …

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Questions and Answers: Volume 13

Questions and Answers: Volume 13

As I approached the bridge, the old bridgekeeper said to me, “Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these three questions, ere the other side he sees.” “Ok”, I replied. He said, “what is the name of your podcast?” “Everything Everywhere Daily,” I replied. Then he asked, “How long is the average …

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Gerrymandering

Gerrymandering

Podcast Transcript Winston Churchill once said, “Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.…” Churchill was on to something. While I’m sure the vast majority of people listening to this would support the idea of democracy in theory, how a democracy is …

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