Born in 1872, American architect and engineer Julia Morgan designed hundreds of buildings over her prolific career, famous for her work on incredible structures like the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California.

464- Finding Julia Morgan

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How the loss of vultures in India has put an ancient burial tradition in crisis

579- Towers of Silence

Featuring the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and covering the second section of Part 4, chapters 16-20.

The Power Broker: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Dan Pashman embarks on an epic trip across Italy in search of lesser-known pasta dishes — and to learn about the evolution of pasta more broadly.

578- Anything's Pastable: Eat Sauté Love

Bright, flamboyant central African fashion

577- The Society of Ambiance Makers and Elegant Persons

The history of the chambre de bonne, the tiny French apartment type that may be, finally, on the way out.

464- Finding Julia Morgan

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