Stuff You Missed in History Class

Malaria and the Panama Canal

Stuff You Missed in History Class

The idea for the Panama Canal goes back to 1534, when the Spanish surveyed the area. However, the canal wasn't built for centuries, and it was an arduous task. Learn more about the malaria plaguing canal builders in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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