A Cathedral on Fire (Full Episode) | Saving Notre Dame | Nat Geo

[@Rekitor]

Im no Christian or Catholic, but i fully understand how important Notre Dame is. This artifact-- this massive talisman of God. I understand the tragedy of losing such a house of communion.

[@christinac726]

Very well said. They had beehives on the roof, I hope they put the bees back. ❤❤

[@heliedecastanet1882]

@@christinac726 They actually never left 🙂 They survived the fire and the destruction (how impressive and moving !).

[@ApakmanMarquez]

It amazes me that you of all people can intuit what this magnificent Church is all about! I how you don't take it badly if I say you are a Christian by desire.

[@LawofMosesHere]

FYI, Catholics are Christian’s. People who are Christian that do not believe in the catholic practices are referred to as Protestants and Catholics and Protestants split at the time of the Great Reformation.

[@BillyBob-e3e]

❤just say Christian

[@AllThought-about]

The artistry put into these old cathedrals is astonishing.

[@NatGeo]

Gothic architecture is truly an art form!

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

​@@NatGeo & to think they thought it was 'ugly' when it first came out.

[@AllThought-about]

@@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 I look at it and it makes me appreciate the beauty of it all. I’m not “religious” per se. However, I firmly understand how setting foot into this Temple could make one question the Majesty of it all. Anyone who happens to read my silly words? It’s December twenty third today. Whatever you believe. Cherish the time you have here. It is fleeting. Be good to each other.

[@thal-serfera369]

Praying for you still, France!!! But SO HAPPY for you!!! Love from USA!!!

[@haydendegrow945]

The day the place burned is a day I will never forget. I remember waking up in my parents house, and both of them were screaming, yelling at me to get to a TV. When I did, I watched as my favourite church on Earth...was in flames. I don't even think I paid attention in my university classes that day. All i cared about was knowing if Notre Dame, a church that had survived 8 1/2 centuries of wars and revolutions, was going to survive this. Today, that part of my heart has been healed. Notre Dame is back and better than ever

[@javierperezbarreto4229]

I can't look at these images without shedding a tear. Five years later.

[@skylark1250]

With the enormous concentrated effort with one goal in mind, these talented and very skilled craftsmen have done what many believed couldn’t happen, rebuilding and restoring the 800 year old cathedral to an astonishing degree of Gothic architectural authenticity and beauty. It’s cleaner, brighter, and more welcoming than before with the paint freshened walls reflecting more natural light. Human beings working together can do a lot. Stunning achievement. Merci.

[@NatGeo]

The workers who helped rebuild this masterpiece of a monument are some of this story's greatest heroes!

[@peskycitizen7582]

I was lucky enough to tour Notre Dame in August 2012. It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. I’m so glad they were able to save the cathedral and rebuild it.

[@stevepashley795]

Magnificent! What a visual masterpiece. Thank you Nat Geo. You had me in tears. Love from Oz

[@manciniman4834]

France is blessed and that cathedral has added it’s share once more to shower more blessings. I’m not a Christian but admire both France & Italy both God’s own countries.

[@clio2rsminicup]

"France, fille aînée de l'église !"

[@qawsedrf567]

The architects back then and craftsmanship of times gone is just amazing

[@blackvulture7999]

So much respect for the workers and everyone involved!

[@aanwongpwt]

hallelujah... thanks for every support from everyone ....

[@karenroot450]

Wow Nat awesome coverage. These guys are definitely experts in their fields! I wish them luck and perseverance! Truly a significant place of reverence! May all the workers stay safe as this progresses! 🙏

[@foetsie85]

they have finished it just a couple of days ago

[@lisaqwh]

heart breaking when the tower was down. Happy to see it restored.

[@ഞാൻ-ഘ7ഷ]

Thanks for this masterpiece national geographic ♥️

[@FedericoGalimbertiApparel]

An amazing documentary! Congratulations for putting this first part together. Look forward to the next chapters

[@KK-kn3sn]

Great respect and salute for all of those who involve in the rescue and rebuilding efforts ❤

[@MBBKelleher]

Really interesting to hear the background to today's historic Opening Mass in Notre Dame Paris. Thank u ❤️🙏

[@tenzinnorbu5637]

It sadden me to see such a holy monument go down. Will definitely visit there now that it’s up 😊

[@ReaLis0uM]

I was watching everything in awe! Its impressive how people when are united can do such things

[@christinac726]

Hey nobody said this was "part 1"😮😮 I would have liked to see the restoration completed. That being said I did enjoy the episode, I'll keep an eye out for " part 2" hopefully

[@clarissaviens5778]

Thank you to all the workmen and women who have dedicated their talent and risked their lives to this task of restoration! To God be the Glory!

[@ellendonnelly5394]

I am a Catholic in New Zealand. French missionaries brought Christianity (Catholic version) to my country. I live with the heritage of European Christianity. Ever grateful. Unbelievable restoration. ❤

[@damienshutt9547]

Ellen, your sentiments are also mine. We too have a wonderful if newer heritage. May I also acknowledge the recent Pacific and Asian influx that are currently building up our NZ church .

[@flowerconstancy1580]

First class documentary. Far better than most.

[@artrickard4494]

It's interesting that they used centering to support the arches. That is the same way they were built back in the middle ages.

[@ariellee.o.2754]

what an explanation thank you so much for this video just fantastic job, the workers and the reporters

[@HenrietteAndersen26]

It’s mind blowing how DIRTY Notre Dame was even before the fire, especially compared to how light all the stonework is after it’s been cleaned, now the stained glass windows really stand out with all their colour! 😁🤩

[@heliedecastanet1882]

You are totally right ! Too many people forget today that a restoration was ongoing in Notre Dame since 2018 and was supposed to last… 15 years (because of the lack of money). This fire was tragic, of course, but it speeded up the whole process. 5 years instead of 15.

[@Dogshotaf]

@@heliedecastanet1882almost sounds suspicious 🤨

[@heliedecastanet1882]

@@Dogshotaf Not to me. Have a good day and happy new year !

[@Lol-hx2rv]

notre dame is saved thank god 🙏🥲

[@judithgrace8359]

That 900 years ago architects and stone masons could achieve this marvel of construction without computers, is mind boggling. I wonder if architects and masons could do as well today without modern technology tools and computer technology.

[@jasonsmith4114]

Well, they could have but not in 5 years like they did. They already used ancient techniques to be as faithful to Notre-Dame as possible

[@markomonstar4526]

Notre dame bénie prie pour nous

[@UyurkenUnutma]

Thanks for this documentary..❤

[@maximmaximus7236]

I have so much respect to these firefighters 🤝🙏🫶 these are real heros

[@ProkofievAMD]

Excellent documentary, tanks !!!!😮

[@emanvillacorta]

Thanks and Kudos to the team of the Nat'l Geographic!😊😊😮

[@KuyaCraig]

These workers are heroes.

[@ApakmanMarquez]

Bravo National Geographic!

[@philippekogler]

Bravo et Merci!

[@Eduardo-ob8je]

Sad day😢

[@rachelspencer777]

I cannot comprehend how she was built back then

[@heydude1112]

So... Notre Dame is repaired... Would be awesome if Disney recreates a PROPER live action Haunch Back of Notre Dame movie. Would be a cool revenue for Notre Dame as well. Just saying.

[@artsantianesX44]

I got goosebumps when the tower's falls down..

[@DemarisDontae]

Blessings on Blessings 🙌

[@seanscott]

im not a religious person, however i do think that cathedrals, mosques, synagogues etc are some of the most beautiful buildings/structures ever made

[@sergiol.m.fortuna]

Iniciada sua construção no ano de 1163, é impossível imaginar que hoje, em 2024, seríamos capazes de construir uma catedral semelhante usando tão somente as técnicas existentes no século XII. Seríamos?

[@eliseolopez2790]

2019 to now time only makes me stronger

[@DanPeters-n4h]

Are you guys gonna do a documentary of the whole restauration until the initiation?

[@Wysiswyg]

Reopening ceremony was this week.

[@yi7542cen]

see miracles again from ashes ❤

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

And today, it is open again.

[@IELTS24-c9q]

From Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@Eduardo-ob8je]

Greatings from 🇦🇷

[@IELTS24-c9q]

@@Eduardo-ob8je very good 🇦🇷 🧡❤️

[@Eduardo-ob8je]

@IELTS24-c9q 🇦🇷♥️🇧🇩

[@Teckylad21]

Hello from Ireland🇮🇪

[@jesusisgreat-r9j]

God has a plan for these people and the church ⛪️ 🙏

[@Enlistedgamimg]

I was one of its last visitors… I went only a few days before the fire.

[@CitronCassis]

c’est superbe 🤍

[@solarwinds-]

I wish there had been voice overs. I don't speak French and I am not a fast reader and I can't give this video my 100% attention to read subtitles on pause. This would have been a very interesting and moving documentary. Moving on.

[@FRSineQuaNon]

yeah like imagine people manage to learn other languages

[@dominiquelefey]

where can we find the reel you have on instagram? i would like to show it in my class.

[@Brightestlightt]

Nôtre dame je taime ❤

[@binuthanima4970]

Sad day but rebuild for God ❤

[@diolemmen6936]

for tourism*

[@zini07]

In German on Disney+ ?

[@zarishiftikhar5520]

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[@sherintv478]

❤

[@ZSBBR]

Specsavers

[@miracle4730]

How the fire started

[@papaoutsakis]

'' Ball is round'' .......

[@LulzRoyce]

36:11 All this money spent on restoration and they couldn't afford to put a gopro on the end of the crane or a drone to relay the footage to the crane operator?!!?

[@fultoneth9869]

It's magnificent artifact human beings can put together. May it serve as symbol of restoration in faith of the ✝️ A Catholic from Africa 🌍

[@JoeBenedict130]

~😢AVE£€§¥£Ave❤~

[@AzimliKisi]

From Türkiye

[@LăngKínhĐộngVật-vietnamese]

ồ, đó là một câu chuyện không vui lắm

[@CoolGirl007]

I was told by an electrician friend that most of the fire is causing by water leaking especially rooftop

[@diolemmen6936]

he should stay a electrician instead of a fire fighter then lmao

[@k-member]

This fire was criminal 100 %

[@DoanhNguyễn-p6s]

I need vietnam language

[@traveltectours6561]

Everything happens according to the will of the almighty God. So there is no point to get sorrowed. Also there are many things which cannot be quit even by the God !!!

[@Guijardb]

Amen

[@lauremeaney7883]

the music is terrible - soooo dramatic! which is a shame; really interesting documentary.

[@LulzRoyce]

20:24 Seeing even the construction worker understanding the importance of history and culture, makes me very sad for America today who's youth is bred and trained to hate its own country. We have no unity, we have no appreciation for our own history - whether its good, bad or ugly. In America, all of this would be scrapped for new concrete and materials because its faster, cheaper and easier than cleaning and restoring everything.

[@barbaraodonnell1898]

Did the Catholic church give them any money for the restoration?

[@btbeatsofficial9869]

😍

[@ionobdeala4072]

If you could juat investigate to see how many churches were burnt in arson attacks in France in particular, but in hole Europe in general, then publish the police reports, at the end tell us what is your conclusions After this you understand that there is a pattern...

[@s.p.8803]

You'd better take time to learn grammar and spelling.

[@papaoutsakis]

Do you mean the same pattern the catholic and orthodox church used to have for centuries against old religions and ancient temples around the world?

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Please, give us your data 🙂 I am VERY curious because, you see, I know just a little bit the subject, and the French data (open access, no big research to make) and I would love to compare mine and the studies I have with yours… So please, share your informations.

[@SophieRomeo]

arrêtez avec votre diatribe ridicule t fournissez des preuves !!!!!

[@Wheelgauge-bt7ox]

All from an idiot with a torch working on the roof!

[@brian_coreas]

The Devil Tried But Failed.

[@thegrassassasin2142]

Im deeply disturbed by the fact i cant even watch a 44.25 min educational/ historical video. I counted 27 ads totaling 9 mins 15 secs. Pathetic.

[@pablonatalino]

Revanced KZbin app

[@westwalk9953]

This content wasn’t made for free, it’s a privilege it’s on KZbin for free with just ads

[@gopaldass9946]

MAYBE its happened by some selfish or stupid

[@IbrahimKhalil-vx9ho]

when you turn away from God's path

[@soulcontractor1641]

It was arson!

[@MrMockingbird1313]

This is not a good production by National Geographic because it is full of people speaking endless french. Speak English and carry the storyline.

[@jenk4545]

Get lost troll.

[@FRSineQuaNon]

you just show that u cant learn an other language 🤣

[@gopaldass9946]

We r suprised that EVEN there is water beside the cathedral no arrangement is done to take action on fire

[@DesertVox]

All the arts collection were mysteriously and conveniently taken out before the 'fire'. As if we don't know..

[@vaheteiole1]

Some artwork had been removed in preparation for the renovations, and most of the cathedral's sacred relics were held in the adjoining sacristy, which the fire did not reach; all the cathedral's relics survived.[42][49][50] Some contents were moved by a human chain of emergency workers and civil servants.[35] Many valuables that were not removed also survived, but the state of many others remained unknown as of 16 April 2019.[13][needs update].

[@EricLehmann-e7i]

no arts collection were removed at all, sir ,only a few copper statues on the roof in the vicinity of the spike had been removed at the start of the renovation program the rest of valuables in the cathedral were removed by the firemen and civil servants during the blaze Sacred relics were held in the adjoining sacristy wich did not burn The unique big 200yo clock and its mechanism got totally destroyed

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Dude, you smoke very hard stuff !

[@SophieRomeo]

stop with this BS !!!!!!!!!!!

[@magalicochet4327]

What is it you think you know?

[@profhiddencase]

Have police caught the actor of burning Notre Dame?

[@SophieRomeo]

we don't care

[@Turner1281]

@@SophieRomeo Because it was the religion of Violence?

[@alexbaez9068]

Build for GOD!!

[@hblsj84denyf]

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[@ItsJericho]

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[@evonmjmdexe]

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