History Ignited — Trouble in the Suez

In this episode of History Ignited, we dive into Billy Joel’s lyric “Trouble in the Suez” — a story of power, pride, and politics that shaped the modern world. When Egypt’s President Nasser took control of the Suez Canal in 1956, he set off an international crisis that pulled in Britain, France, Israel, the U.S., and even the Soviet Union. What started as a fight over a canal became a test of global power during the Cold War. Join Andrew, Caroline, Amy, and Dave as they uncover how this showdown changed the balance of...