Ancient Superstructures (2020)

S3E6 Notre Dame - Build To Survive

This episode takes us into the heart of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the globe's most renowned cathedrals, drawing 15 million visitors annually. As a symbol of French culture and history, this architectural marvel showcases the incredible craftsmanship of its medieval creators. Constructed from stone, wood, and glass, Notre-Dame is celebrated for its elegance and scale. The most significant tragedy it faced was the devastating fire in 2019. We’ll explore the cathedral's journey of recovery and the efforts made to restore it to its former glory after the disaster.