Questions and Answers: Volume 32
The months of the year are named after Roman god, and some are named after their placement in the year. However, the first month to be named after an actual person was the month of July, which was nam...
2 Jul 202516min
Fifth Anniversary Episode
Five years ago today, I published the first episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Since then, I’ve published over 1,800 episodes, written close to 3,000,000 words, and had my podcast episodes down...
1 Jul 202514min
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Marcus Licinius Crassus was the richest man in the Roman Republic. His wealth bought him power and influence, but it couldn’t buy him everything. His massive wealth couldn’t give him the respect and...
30 Jun 202514min
Central Park (Encore)
In the 19th century, New York City was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. However, it was still a very young city, and as such, the city’s leaders were able to take a step back and plan...
29 Jun 202514min
The Sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff
On the evening of January 30, 1945, the deadliest shipwreck in human history occurred. Most of you might be aware of the sinking of the Titanic or the Lusitania, yet you’ll have never heard of the M...
28 Jun 202514min
Undersea Fiber Optic Cables
For many of you listening to the sound of my voice right now, the audio originated from a digital file that was transported across the globe at the speed of light on fiber-optic cables. The fiber op...
27 Jun 202514min
The Republic of Ghana
Located in the heart of West Africa is the nation of Ghana. Ghana is a medium-sized country in terms of both population and area, but for West Africa, it has multiple distinctions and firsts which se...
26 Jun 202515min
Napoleon's Invasion of Russia
There are many lessons we are supposed to know in life: pick up after yourself, never bet against a Sicilian when death is on the line, and most importantly, don’t invade Russia in the winter. Know...
25 Jun 202514min
