Rebuilding Notre-Dame: What Medievalists Need to Know About the Restoration
For medievalists and historians, the rebuilding of Notre-Dame offers a unique lens to explore the intersection of medieval craftsmanship, modern science, and cutting-edge research.
The Devil’s Blacksmith: The Legendary Gates of Notre-Dame
Could one of the most extraordinary feats of medieval metalworking have been forged with the help of the devil? The ironwork on the…
Why Notre-Dame Was Built for Medieval Music
When you walk into Notre-Dame de Paris, the air feels alive with echoes of the past. This iconic cathedral was more than a masterpiece of Gothic architecture—it was a giant musical instrument designed to bring medieval melodies to life.
LEGO introduces two new medieval sets: Notre-Dame de Paris and Mona Lisa
Fans of LEGO and the Middle Ages will be happy with their latest release. The Danish toy company has unveiled two new sets: LEGO Art Mona Lisa and LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris.
Five Years After the Fire: Notre-Dame de Paris and the Largest Restoration Project of the Century
Barry Bergdoll talks about the history of Notre-Dame Catherdal in Paris as the repairs from the major fire in 2019 near completion.
Middle Age and Modern Timber Techniques in the Restoration of Notre Dame de Paris
Discussing the use of medieval and modern techniques in the rebuilding of a timber frame at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following the damaging fire in 2019.
Notre Dame de Paris: the medieval cathedral and its 19th century restoration
I want to do today is really trying to contribute to our understanding of this building in the Middle Ages, and first I want to underline the way that the structure of Notre Dame has changed continually really since this church was first begun in the 1160s.
Medievalisms: Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Re-creation of the French Past
What many don’t realize is that the majority of what one sees when one looks at Notre-Dame’s west façade is a modern restoration.
Places to See: Notre Dame – Part I
Part I of my initial visit to stunning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.