On November 17, 1869, the Suez Canal opened in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and creating the shortest sea route between Europe and Asia. Built over ten years by 1.5 million workers, the canal transformed world trade and connected nations through commerce and cooperation. Though early challenges and rivalries surrounded its construction, the canal became a symbol of human ingenuity and unity. Today, it remains one of the world’s busiest waterways, carrying millions of tons of goods each year. Just as the Suez Canal joins distant seas, we too can bridge divides and join with others in faith and purpose to build progress and peace in His Story today.
Read the full article here: https://familyschool.org/spotlight/suez-canal-6
This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.
Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.
