Monday, August 15 TDIGH: Panama Canal Opens The canal, which cuts across the Isthmus of Panama, allows ships to travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean in half the time. Map: Historical map showing Panama’s unique location Background: Read more about the Panama Canal Activity: How is climate change affecting shipping?     Wednesday, August 17 TDIGH: Davy Crockett Born Though the “King of … Continue reading Looking Ahead: This Week in Geographic History, August 15-21