For hundreds, maybe thousands of years, pearls and the sea were a very big part of people’s lives in the Gulf region. The pearl shaped the economy and the identity of the people. Language, songs, clothing and travel were all part of the culture of diving for pearls.
Some people got very rich off pearl diving, while others did hard and dangerous work for lit ... Show More
May 2024
Découvrez la légende des Perles
Larmes d’Aphrodite, rosée tombée du ciel, symbole de pureté ou de majesté… les perles n’ont jamais cessé de fasciner l’humanité.
Dans cette nouvelle saison, La Voix des Bijoux nous entraîne aux côtés des pêcheurs de nacre du Néolithique, des grandes reines de la Renaissance et de ... Show More
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Dec 2021
A Real-Life Pearl Harbor Love Story
In October of 1941, a young soldier was on leave in southern California when he met the woman he was sure he would marry. Then, two months later while stationed in Hawaii, Art "Bud" Montagne witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor firsthand, and was swept up in the conflict that fol ... Show More
11m 12s
Nov 2022
Exploring Hidden Depth With A Lebanese Freediving Champ
On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, our host Lynn meets one of Lebanon’s deepest women! A freediving champion with two national records, Pamela Saghbini tells you all about what differentiates freediving from other water sports, the life skills it equips you with, and the ... Show More
20m 18s