Dr Bob Bowker, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies ANU College of Arts & Social Science, joins Michael to talk about The Suez Canal, which was constructed between 1859 and 1869 and officially opened 150 years ago on 17th November 1869. 

The man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea enabled a more direct route for shipping between Europe & Asia, effectively allowing for passage from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean without having to circumnavigate the African continent.

Dr Bob Bowker, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies ANU College of Arts &amp; Social Science, joins Michael to talk about The Suez Canal, which was constructed&nbsp;between 1859 and 1869 and officially opened 150 years ago on 17th November 1869.&nbsp;
The man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea enabled a more direct route for shipping between Europe &amp; Asia, effectively allowing for passage from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean without having to circumnavigate the African continent.

Join Phil O'Neil from midnight to 5.30am Tuesday to Friday.

Join Phil O'Neil from midnight to 5.30am Tuesday to Friday.

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