The Engineering That Built the World (2021)
S01E04 The Panama Canal
Episode Overview
Title: The Panama Canal Plot: In a fierce rivalry, France and the United States vie to construct a crucial 50-mile route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The endeavor demands immense sacrifices, with an estimated toll of 30,000 lives and a staggering budget of $600 million. As they push forward, they must confront a multitude of challenges, including treacherous mudslides, deadly diseases like malaria, and the looming threat of financial collapse. The quest to complete this monumental project tests the limits of human endurance and determination.