Treasure Hunters Episode 4: Fire In The Stone

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Treasure Hunters Episode 4: Fire In The Stone

Treasure - buried, lost or sunk, in the depths of the ocean - has fascinated countless treasure hunters throughout the world, in all lands and seas, for centuries. This series follows the trails to the sites of legendary treasures, presents the winners and losers in the hunt for treasures trove. The films document the historical events surrounding certain treasures and relate the dreams, dramas and adventures of obsessed treasure hunters who shun no risk in their search for the "pot of gold", and seamlessly weaves together history and legend to present compelling tales of real life human quests.

EPISODE 4: FIRE IN THE STONE
Coober Pedy - no village, no buildings, no roads, just desert, mountains dotted with boulders. A bizarre lunar landscape, but for opal seekers is the most exciting place on earth, where again every day is the true challenge, happiness and luck just a shovel width apart and where life is defined by two words: winners and losers. Coober Pedy, grab your hat, throw it into the air and where it lands start digging!