In the 15th century, a ship loaded with porcelain sank off the coast of Vietnam. We talk to the project manager of a team that set out to recover the treasure from the treacherous Dragon Sea. But first, director Anthony Minghella talks about his new film “Breaking and Entering.” And Bill Nighy tells us about his role in the thriller “Notes on a Scandal.” Plus, a look at 200 years of influence and involvement between America and the Middle East.
Anthony Minghella on Directing
Anthony Minghella (who directed “The English Patient” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley”) tells us about his new film “Breaking and Entering.”
Shipwrecked Treasure
In the 15th century, a ship loaded with porcelain sank off the coast of Vietnam. In Dragon Sea, project manager Frank Pope talks about the high-stakes attempt to recover the shipwrecked treasure.
Dragon Sea is available for purchase at amazon.com
America in the Middle East
In Power, Faith, and Fantasy, Michael Oren examines America's long history of involvement with the Middle East, from 1776 to today.
Power, Faith, and Fantasy is available for purchase at amazon.com
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