Episode – 1856 : The History of Cookbooks Podcast Transcript Today, cookbooks are ubiquitous. Go to any bookstore and you can find dozens, if not hundreds, of different cookbooks. Search […]
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850 Podcast Transcript The year 1850 was the mid-point of the 19th century, one of the most transformative centuries in human history. The first […]
Episode – 1845 : Roman Gods and Goddesses
Episode – 1845 : Roman Gods and Goddesses Podcast Transcript Like many ancient civilizations, the Romans had a vast pantheon of gods. Unlike other civilizations, the Romans were very flexible […]
Episode – 1829 : Fabergé Eggs
Episode – 1829 : Fabergé Eggs Podcast Transcript In 1885, the Russian Tsar Alexander III commissioned an Easter gift for his wife. It was a rather unusual gift. He asked […]
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32 Podcast Transcript The months of the year are named after Roman gods, and some are named after their placement in the […]
Episode – 1821 : Fifth Anniversary Episode
Episode – 1821 : Fifth Anniversary Episode Podcast Transcript Five years ago today, I published the first episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Since then, I’ve published over 1,800 episodes, written […]
Episode – 1810 : Grass and Lawns
Episode – 1810 : Grass and Lawns Podcast Transcript One of the most common types of plants in the world is grass. Grass is almost everywhere. An enormous part of […]
Episode – 1803 : Blue
Episode – 1803 : Blue Podcast Transcript Colors are something that we are all familiar with. The colors are among the first things we teach children. What if I were […]
Episode – 1795 : Macau
Episode – 1795 : Macau Podcast Transcript Located in the Pearl River Delta, off the mainland of the People’s Republic of China, is Macau. Macau is often overlooked due to […]
Episode – 1791 : Questions and Answers: Volume 31
Episode – 1791 : Questions and Answers: Volume 31 Podcast Transcript The month of June comes from the Latin word Iunius, which is derived from the Roman goddess Juno. Juno […]
Episode – 1790 : The History of the Hamburger
Episode – 1790 : The History of the Hamburger Podcast Transcript One of the most popular foods around the world is the hamburger. If most people think of American foods, […]
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux)
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux) Podcast Transcript Every year, on the last Monday in May, the United States honors its war dead. It is often […]
Episode – 1782 : How Much Did Rome and Sub-Saharan Africa Know About Each Other?
Episode – 1782 : How Much Did Rome and Sub-Saharan Africa Know About Each Other? Podcast Transcript The Romans were familiar with Africa, or at least part of it. At […]
Episode – 1779 : “Honest” Jack Sheppard
Episode – 1779 : “Honest” Jack Sheppard Podcast Transcript In early 18th-century London, a petty criminal became one of the most celebrated people in England. He wasn’t celebrated despite the […]
Episode – 1773 : Alcatraz
Episode – 1773 : Alcatraz Podcast Transcript Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay is one of the Bay Area’s most iconic landmarks: Alcatraz. It is one of the […]
Episode – 1770 : The Ancient Greek Olympics
Episode – 1770 : The Ancient Greek Olympics Podcast Transcript Almost 3000 years ago, the Ancient Greeks established what was a unique method of honoring their gods: an athletic competition. […]
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30 Podcast Transcript May is upon us. It is the month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, of autumn in the Southern […]
Episode – 1759 : The Bahamas
Episode – 1759 : The Bahamas Podcast Transcript Located just 50 miles off the coast of Miami, Florida, is the country of the Bahamas. It is a large archipelago of […]
Episode – 1751 : The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence
Episode – 1751 : The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence Podcast Transcript One of the greatest periods of social and technological change in world history was the Renaissance. At the […]
Episode – 1741 : All About Fiji
Episode – 1741 : All About Fiji Podcast Transcript Located in the South Pacific is the nation of Fiji. Fiji is an archipelago of 330 islands located about 1,100 nautical […]