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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 11 MIN

15 The Outcasts Who Found Arabian Oil

from Crude Ambition: This is the story of power · host By Seven Media

Episode 15 explores the historical journey of oil discovery in the Arabian Peninsula, focusing on the unconventional figures who defied expert consensus to uncover vast oil reserves. It highlights the roles of Major Frank Holmes, King Ibn Saud, and others who navigated the complexities of geopolitics and economic desperation in the early 20th century, ultimately reshaping the global energy landscape.

Episode 15 explores the historical journey of oil discovery in the Arabian Peninsula, focusing on the unconventional figures who defied expert consensus to uncover vast oil reserves. It highlights the roles of Major Frank Holmes, King Ibn Saud, and others who navigated the complexities of geopolitics and economic desperation in the early 20th century, ultimately reshaping the global energy landscape.

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