This is the Insight Guides Podcast. Each episode, we share in-depth perspectives from local experts, into the places you’ve always wanted to visit. For our very first episode, we’re delving into the history of the Panama Canal. One of the greatest feats of engineering to date, its breathtaking views hide a twisting tale of conflict, failure and power struggles. Insight Guides writer Sara Humphreys brings us the story.

This episode was produced by Jessie Lawson for Reduced Listening. Special thanks to Sara Humphreys.