Post by National Geographic

A husband and wife attempting to cross the Sahara, facing down rebel forces and the merciless desert. A snapshot of Barcelona just a few years after the death of Gaudí—before all the crowds. And the legendary story of National Geographic Explorer Biruté Galdikas living among the orangutans. These are the beautiful and fascinating features that make up this month’s selection for From the Vault. Before you dive in, one quick note. This series recently won a Webby in the newsletter category—thanks to all of you for voting! —William O’Connor, Newsletter Editor