This jewel has been resurrected; what to do with moldy food; what are those smelly creatures?

Plus, the woman behind the Mongol Empire; why there's a Vitamin K but no Vitamin F; veterans from WWII and the Korean War  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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THE WONDER OF THE ALHAMBRA

Saturday, November 11, 2023

In today’s newsletter, we explore how a one-of-a-kind fortress is teaching the world, discover how to deal with mold on your food ... and track down the smelly creatures that are ripping up golf courses in the U.S. Southwest.

VIDEO BY SILVERJOHN/GETTY IMAGES Imagine a quiet hillside palace where fragrant, sustainable plants grew on terraced hillsides fed by pioneering hydraulics. Where, for a time, Muslims, Jews, and Christians worked together for scientific advances. Where dreamy, breathtaking mosaics, arches, and pillars inspired the world. Until ... The year Columbus reached America, Grenada’s fabled Alhambra (shown above) was conquered by Spain’s Ferdinand and Isabella, emptied of Muslims and Jews, littered with pigs, and blighted by a generic cathedral. What has survived? A MIRACLE OF HARMONY

VIDEO AND GRAPHIC BY FERNANDO G. BAPTISTA. ANIMATION BY BEN SCOTT Ahead of its time: From buildings to tiles, the Alhambra’s designs are based on knowledge of geometric proportions passed since antiquity through the generations. At the root of designs across the complex: circles and squares. Read more.

STORIES WE’RE FOLLOWING

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WHAT IN THE WORLD?

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NAT GEO PHOTO ARK They're not pigs: What are these fast-running, fast-swimming animals ripping up golf courses in Arizona? They have extremely poor eyesight and a scent gland that emits a disagreeable musky odor to scare off enemies. A. Wild boars B. Feral sows C. Javelinas D. Thumbelinas CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

PHOTOGRAPH BY JON SNEDDEN, CAMERA PRESS/REDUX Yech! Sometimes, the decision to keep or toss moldy food isn’t so easy. Though mold is often a sign the food is spoiled, there are exceptions. Here’s a guide. WHAT TO DO

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PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHIEU PALEY Voyage across the Canary Islands Millenia ago, the Atlantic Ocean churned as volcanic activity brought eight islands roaring to the surface. Now renowned holiday destinations, the Canary Islands’ inland areas hide geological and cultural wonders as incredible as the legends that rose from below with them. Follow National Geographic photographer Matthieu Paley across the peaks and depths of this unique archipelago. VIEW HERE

PHOTO OF THE DAY

PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBERT CLARK The last voices of WWII: Fewer and fewer veterans remain from the Big War, but Nat Geo sought them out for this 2020 story. Lawrence Brooks, at 110, was the oldest living WWII vet when he was photographed (above). He died in 2022. Related: Decades later, this regiment is recognized for valor. Here’s one soldier’s story. SHARING STORIES

Today’s soundtrack: Entre dos aguas, Paco de Lucia This newsletter has been curated and edited by David Beard, Nancy San Martín, and Jen Tse. Thanks for reading!

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