John Frank Stevens engineered one of the greatest engineering wonders of the world, the Panama Canal, but he had to overcome many challenges along the way. See more in this clip from Season 1, "The Panama Canal." Watch all new episodes of The Engineering That Built the World, Sundays at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at history.com/schedule. #HISTORY #EngineeringThatBuiltTheWorld As the latest instillation of The HISTORY Channel’s popular “That Built” franchise, Engineering That Built the World sheds light on the iconic structures and engineering feats that have shaped and defined our nation and our world. From the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Panama Canal, Transcontinental Railroad, Statue of Liberty and beyond, this series tells the stories of the brilliant visionaries behind the most epic builds of the past two centuries. Up against insurmountable challenges, these are the unknown tales of rivalries, egos, backdoor politics and the brilliant engineering innovations that made the future possible. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HISTORY/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/history TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@history X: https://twitter.com/history YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel How the Panama Canal Was Built | The Engineering that Built the World (Season 1) | History https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY/