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Pearl Islands: A history of Bahrain's Natural Gems| 47mins
Director: Caroline Brett | Producer: Caroline Brett
Focus Years: 2009 | Country: United Kingdom
Subject Tags: economies, equality, europe, fair-share, globalization, middle east, united kingdom
Quality Tags: Optimistic, Slow, Activating, Harmonizing
Synopsis:
The story of the pearl is a tumultuous tale that dates back to the birth of civilization. The magical allure and unearthly luster of this 'Queen of Gems’ seduced the rich and powerful, holding them spellbound for centuries. Pearl Islands chronicles the adventures of pearl divers in the Arabian Gulf. It presents life aboard a dhow, the divers’ encounters with sea snakes, dugongs and whale sharks, as well as the history of the pearl industry and the re-invention of modern Bahrain into a world financial capital.
Pearl Islands: A history of Bahrain's Natural Gems | 47mins

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