It took over three decades, thousands of lives, and a Panamanian revolution to complete one of the world’s most important maritime passages. Dig into the colossal construction of the Panama Canal: | TED-Ed

The Panama Canal is one of the most significant construction projects in the modern era. While it's completion represented a landmark achievement that changed the course of world trade, it wasn't without major cost. Thousands of workers died as technology and medical research failed to catch up to the obstacles faced by crews. It wasn't until the Americans took over the failed French project, that things finally came to be. Today we'll explore the history of the Panama Canal, and better understa

The Panama Canal, a modern engineering marvel, is an artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The construction of the canal was one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken. Know more about it! #WorldCupFever #ExploringNations #Panama | Unacademy