December 18, 1869. 2 min read. The Suez Canal. ... This article was originally published with the title “ The Suez Canal ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 21 No. 25 (December 1869), ...

An illustration of opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 Public domain via Wikimedia Commons On November 17, 1869, the esteemed guests of Ismaʻil Pasha, Ottoman viceroy of Egypt, gathered on the ...

The Suez Canal is one of the greatest achievements in engineering history. Connecting Europe and Asia, the canal has been an integral part of maritime navigation since its opening in 1869.