Bettany Hughes returns to Oman, a country shaped by the sea. Investigating an ancient cold case, Bettany follows the clues to the 'Desert Lord's' world ? the stunning desert, bartering of camels at the market, and meeting descendants of his traditions ? modern Bedu. Journeying to Masirah, Oman's largest island, Bettany uncovers a biodiverse wonderland. Here the human story can be traced back 8,000 years to the earliest sailors and settlers in Oman.