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Pearl Islands
directed by Brett Caroline; produced by Brett Caroline (Amsterdam, North Holland: Off the Fence), 48 mins
The story of the pearl is a tumultuous tale that dates back to the birth of civilisation. The magical allure and unearthly lustre of this Queen of Gems seduced the rich and powerful, holding them spellbound for centuries. As the passion for the gems escalated, so did the status of the island of Bahrain - the sourc...
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directed by Brett Caroline; produced by Brett Caroline (Amsterdam, North Holland: Off the Fence), 48 mins
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The story of the pearl is a tumultuous tale that dates back to the birth of civilisation. The magical allure and unearthly lustre of this Queen of Gems seduced the rich and powerful, holding them spellbound for centuries. As the passion for the gems escalated, so did the status of the island of Bahrain - the source of the world's finest pearls.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brett Caroline, Sir Derek Jacobi, 1938-
Author / Creator
Brett Caroline
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Off the Fence
Speaker / Narrator
Sir Derek Jacobi, 1938-
Topic / Theme
Diving, Islands, Precious stones, Cultural identity, Fisheries, Trade and Commerce, Bahrainis, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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