Ferdinand de Lesseps
History of the Suez Canal
Immerse yourself in the intriguing tale of the Suez Canal, an extraordinary engineering achievement that took shape between 1859 and 1869. This podcast delves into the visionary mind of its architect, Vicomte de Lesseps, and features a riveting translation of his lecture delivered to the Société de Gens Lettres in Paris in April 1870. Experience the remarkable challenges and victories that paved the way for this iconic waterway, as we bring de Lesseps’ insights to life. Join us for a journey through history that highlights both ambition and innovation. (Summary by Availle)
Author
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Feb 25, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Install for free
Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating
iOS soon
Episodes
003 - Lecture Part 2 25.02.2026 34:04
Immerse yourself in the intriguing tale of the Suez Canal, an extraordinary engineering achievement that took shape between 1859 and 1869. This podcast delves into the visionary mind of its architect, Vicomte de Lesseps, and features a riveting translation of his lecture delivered to the Société de Gens Lettres in Paris in April 1870. Experience the remarkable challenges and victories that paved t...
002 - Lecture Part 1 25.02.2026 53:51
Immerse yourself in the intriguing tale of the Suez Canal, an extraordinary engineering achievement that took shape between 1859 and 1869. This podcast delves into the visionary mind of its architect, Vicomte de Lesseps, and features a riveting translation of his lecture delivered to the Société de Gens Lettres in Paris in April 1870. Experience the remarkable challenges and victories that paved t...
001 - Preface 25.02.2026 10:04
Immerse yourself in the intriguing tale of the Suez Canal, an extraordinary engineering achievement that took shape between 1859 and 1869. This podcast delves into the visionary mind of its architect, Vicomte de Lesseps, and features a riveting translation of his lecture delivered to the Société de Gens Lettres in Paris in April 1870. Experience the remarkable challenges and victories that paved t...
Similar podcasts
Listen to the History of the Suez Canal podcast in Replaio
Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.
