Unlocking the World’s Oceans: The Story of the Panama Canal 🚢

For thousands of years, humankind has traveled the oceans, which make up 2/3rds of the Earth's surface. Today, maritime transport moves 80% of global trade! 🚢

But there's one massive hurdle to international trade by sea: land. North and South America create a huge barrier to sea transport that stretches from the Arctic to the Antarctic. For centuries, crossing between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans was a long, dangerous journey. But everything changed when the Panama Canal opened 110 years ago! 🎉

In this masterclass, we’ll dive into the fascinating history, politics, geography, economics, and engineering embedded in the story of the Panama Canal. 🛠️ From its bold conception to its monumental construction, and its impact on global trade and politics, we’ll explore how this engineering marvel has shaped the modern world 🌎. We’ll also touch on the geopolitical issues of today, like Donald Trump's talk of acquiring the Panama Canal and…