A new documentary from NOVA shows the delicate and difficult work of restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral after the April 2019 fire that destroyed its roof. Source: https://www.livescience.com/documentary-rebuilding-notre-dame-cathedral.html
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Rector Says There Is a 50% Chance That Notre Dame Cathedral Will Not Be Saved
McGruber quotes the Associated Press:
The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile that there’s a “50% chance” the structure might not be saved, because scaffolding installed before this year’s fire is threatening the vaults of the Gothic monument… “Today it is not out of danger,” he told The Associated Press on the sidelines of Christmas…
Why the Area Around Notre Dame Is Now Coated with Toxic Levels of Lead
French officials warn that lead levels are sky-high around the burnt cathedral. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65451-notre-dame-sky-high-lead-levels.html
Yellow Vests Return to Streets of Paris Enraged by Billions Donated to Rebuild Notre Dame
Julia Conley – The inequality and hypocrisy is more visible than ever. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/20/yellow-vests-return-to-streets-of-paris-enraged-by-billions-donated-to-rebuild-notre-dame/…
Following the Notre Dame fire, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame tops best-seller lists in France
Source: https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/4/20/18507707/notre-dame-fire-hunchback-victor-hugo-best-seller…
The false choice between helping Notre Dame and helping poor people
Source: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/4/20/18507964/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-charity-donations…
‘Miracle’ as bees survive Notre Dame blaze
Three hives containing a population of over 180,000 bees were left unscathed by this week’s devastating fire. Despite the roof of the historic Parisia… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/327071/miracle-as-bees-survive-notre-dame-blaze
Thousands of Bees Living on Notre Dame’s Roof Survived the Fire
“I wouldn’t call it a miracle but I’m very, very happy.”Source: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/bj9xba/thousands-of-bees-living-in-notre-dames-roof-survived-the-fire…
Notre Dame Official Says ‘Computer Glitch’ Could Be Fire Culprit
A “computer glitch” may have been behind the fast-spreading fire that ravaged Notre Dame, Associated Press reported Friday, citing the cathedral’s rector. From the report: Speaking during a meeting of local business owners, rector Patrick Chauvet did not elaborate on the exact nature of the glitch, adding that “we may find out what happened in two or three months.” On Thursday,…
Macron’s pledge to rebuild Notre Dame in five years may be possible
Many have expressed dismay at the “loss” of Notre Dame following Monday’s fire, but thankfully most of the building is still intact thanks to its clever design Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2200229-macrons-pledge-to-rebuild-notre-dame-in-five-years-may-be-possible/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…