Pure History
Season 1
Ep 79. Pearl Islands: The Story of Bahrain's Natural Gems
- TV-G
- December 31, 2008
- 48 min
Since 4000 BC the pearl has been revered as a treasure. As man's quest for the gem escalated, the islands of Bahrain became known as the source of the world's best pearls. Discover the history of Bahrain's pearl divers, and how their traditions live on.