The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
History Daily · Sep 23, 2026 · 16:17
History Daily · Sep 23, 2026 · 16:17
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September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast amounts of the resource and change the fortunes of Saudi Arabia forever. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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