In this classic crossover episode from our “This Week in Business History” podcast, host Scott W. Luton dives into what has become a subject of global fascination: the Suez Canal. Do you know the history of this modern engineering marvel? Scott shares 10 things that you may not know about the Suez Canal in this episode.
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