This week on Death is Everything we look at the creation of the Panama Canal, one of the world’s greatest feats of engineering, and the sizable human toll that went into its construction. We give our gratitude to the many thousands of laborers that died braving the snakes, mosquitoes, diseases, explosions, and countless workplace and environmental dangers to bring us this crucial piece of infrastructure. The next time you make a purchase made possible through the seemingly magical advances of global shipping, give a thought to the sacrifices of the many people who have made our way of life possible. Then stick around to hear an update on the state of the Darien Gap, the treacherous stretch of land that serves as a route for immigrants looking for a better life. It can be a brutal world, Land of the Living, so we hope that you can reach out a hand to those in need and try to be there for one another.

Links of Note

About the Panama Canal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_measures_during_the_construction_of_the_Panama_Canal

https://www.history.com/articles/panama-canal-construction-dangers

About the Darien Gap

https://www.ifrc.org/article/echoes-jungle-unseen-human-stories-darien-gap-0

https://hias.org/statements/displaced-people-along-darien-gap-received-protection-and-health-assistance/

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