Located in Northern Europe, along the Atlantic coast, is the relatively small nation of Belgium.  Belgium is like other countries in most ways, but its history and founding are very different from those of its neighbors.  How it was founded had important implications for all over Europe and may still impact the country's future.  Learn more about the history of Belgium, how and why it was formed, and what its future may hold on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Available nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond at your local store. Find ..read more

Aircraft carriers are some of the most fearsome weapons in the world. They are enormous platforms that can travel around the globe, projecting power over an enormous part of it.  However, aircraft carriers have a rather humble origin that actually predates the invention of the airplane. Throughout the 20th century, they saw many innovations and adaptations that turned them into the fearsome weapons they are today.  Yet, despite their power, some people say that the age of the aircraft carrier may be at an end. Learn more about aircraft carriers, how they were created and how they wor ..read more

In 1760, George III succeeded to the throne of the United Kingdom at the age of 22, becoming the third king in the House of Hannover.  His reign would become one of the longest in British history, and he was monarch during some of the most important events in history including the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars.  However, his reign was also marked by a serious illness that eventually rendered him king in name only. Learn more about George III and how he influenced British history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Avail ..read more

Songkran is a traditional festival celebrated in Thailand that marks the start of the Thai New Year. It is also known as the Water Festival, as it involves splashing water on one another as a symbolic gesture of cleansing and washing away the sins and bad luck of the previous year. However, it has since evolved into something much more than a religious observance. It has become the world’s biggest water fight.  Learn more about Songkran, the Thai New Year’s celebration, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Available nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottle ..read more

Every few years, somewhere on Earth, is witness to one of the planet's greatest sights: a total eclipse. A total solar eclipse is rare, but it can be calculated centuries in advance.  However, that wasn’t always the case. For thousands of years, solar eclipses were rare events that were considered to be bad omens.  Learn more about solar eclipses, how they work, and how people have dealt with them throughout history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Available nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond at your local store. Find out more at&nb ..read more

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On April 15, 1947, a young, promising second baseman took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.  All eyes in the world of baseball, and indeed the United States, were focused on this player and this game. However, this wasn’t the normal debut of a rookie player.  This game marked the breaking of the long-standing color barrier that had kept hundreds of the greatest baseball players out of the major leagues.  Learn more about Jackie Robinson and the breaking of baseball’s color barrier on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Available nationally, look for a bottl ..read more

Ever since the discovery of the planet Neptune in 1846, astronomers have noticed that something was not right. The orbit of Neptune was being gravitationally influenced by some other, unknown body that was dubbed Planet X. In 1930, it was thought that this body had been discovered with the discovery of Pluto, but that couldn’t have been the object that was influencing Neptune because it was too small.  The search for this mysterious object has continued to this day, and some astronomers think we are finally close to finding it. Learn more about the hunt for Planet X, aka Planet 9, on this ..read more

One of the most important gods in the Roman pantheon was the goddess Vesta.  Vesta was the goddess of the hearth and home, and her temple was one of the most important in ancient Rome. It was attended by six women who were some of the most important in all of Roman society. They were given privileges that few in Rome were allowed, but it also came at a very steep price. Learn more about the Vestal Virgins, the cult of Vesta, and its role in Roman society on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Available nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond at you ..read more

One of the most popular fruits in the world is apples.  Apples are associated with the Garden of Eden, buttering up your teacher, and the story of Snow White. They play a role in Greek and Norse mythology, and they have lent their name to famous record and computer companies. However, apples are unlike almost every other fruit in that there are thousands of different varieties. The reason why there are so many different varieties is because of the uniqueness of the plant. Learn more about apples, where they came from, and how they have been used in history on this episode of Everything Ev ..read more