In today’s History newsletter: Everything you need to know about the American Revolution, the trip that radicalized a young Abraham Lincoln, and the hunt for Christianity’s bogeyman. Plus, was there a real Tower of Babel? This temple is the leading contender. 

But first: You have to see our incredible interactive explainer on how Gaudí designed Sagrada Família 

ALBUM / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO. ANIMATION: FERNANDO G. BAPTISTA, LUCAS PETRIN

Architect Antoni Gaudí died a century ago, but his celebrated basilica, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, is only now nearing completion. Here’s a guide to his grand vision—and the work that still remains.

COLLECTION MUSEUM BOIJMANS VAN BEUNINGEN, ROTTERDAM. ACQUIRED WITH THE COLLECTION OF D.G. VAN BEUNINGEN 

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