Inside Notre Dame | The Story of God

Morgan Freeman, host of "The Story of God" on National Geographic, learns about the ancient Crown of Thorns while exploring Notre Dame.
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[@NatGeo]

The Crown of Thorns was able to be evacuated from the recent Notre Dame fire thanks to a human chain of Parisian police and city officials. What intrigues you the most about this ancient artifact?

[@vlado2701]

I'm with the French people in this difficult time... Thanks dear National Geographic for this unique video and for Your very important job for us !

[@israposeidon8164]

OK dood

[@hananjebai2969]

Human history is made of layers and shells. It is time for saint catherine to reborn and rise from ashes as it never dies. Glorious witness to glorious Paris. Eternel and Forever

[@annettesalazar5004]

Watching this video brought tears to my eyes & pain in my heart. With this being Holy Week my thoughts & prayers go out to everyone in Paris with the loss of such a beautiful & historical Catholic Church....

[@__Andrew]

What intrigues me most is that people think these artifacts, like the Shroud of Turin, are legit.

[@ScientiaHistoriae]

"I'm the most powerful king on earth but I'm nothing comparison to the true King, my crown is gold but His crown is true one it was made of thorns" - Saint Louis

[@abdelazizmetali1938]

he was not the most powerful king at that time !!

[@ScientiaHistoriae]

@@abdelazizmetali1938 yup, but you are not a king, if you will say: "I'm the weakest king on earth".

[@boosie4l133]

It takes more than a crown of gold or a throne to make a king. What makes a king is the strength of his heart, his courage, and his love to his people.

[@JessmanChicken86]

"Yes, I am very humble, indeed. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some absolute ruling to do."

[@selimgokalp2805]

@@abdelazizmetali1938 He was the most powerful in Europe

[@Doepking777]

I didn't even knew the crown even exist untill what happened to Notre Dame couple days ago

[@realcruz7073]

Me too

[@avonord]

Ring Dave Even if Jesus was real, and the stories about him in the bible really happened, most of the relics are probably fake. Owning a religious relic in the ancient days would have yielded tremendous political leverage and prestige. And creating a fake was probably trivial when the audience would believe in anything based on “faith”. To me, it doesn’t diminish the historical value of the relic though.

[@CarlosSanchez-en6mr]

No way of proving anything.

[@sarthakbhole3724]

@@dafrasier1 Romans kept logs of each and everything major or minor events of that time. There were special people to write manuscripts and to note such events. But what historians and researchers found that except the Bible there are no written accounts of Christ or the stories mentioned in the bible related to the Christ.

[@c.g.jonesze9089]

If there is a crown then thats the one

[@LondonLite02]

As a professor, relics are one of the most intriguing and challenging aspects of art history to explain to 21st century students, and the words of the bishop (?) and Mr Freeman in this clip are perfect.

[@rensan5351]

Just to remind you that Morgan Freeman played God on Bruce Almighty

[@sophiasmachylo4043]

Rensan no Evan almighty

[@rensan5351]

​@@sophiasmachylo4043 Oops sorry I mean both.

[@notearth3874]

The actor Jim Carey is jesus christ true blood line

[@zacharysiple629]

He's God and yet he's atheist-agnostic. :0

[@stansmith5610]

*Morgan and Jim Carey sold their soul to $atan as well as these other actors that mock God. Dont be deceived*

[@hardrock342]

The architecture of notre dam was truly gorgeous.

[@invictus88]

But Aswan Dam is better

[@riffraff1880]

Name Surname how satanic?

[@gizzmo2z]

It still is 💙

[@iBunn]

is*

[@credinzel6996]

@@_BAOBAB_ Satanic architecture?

[@DoubleONinjaDuck]

It's a shame to see this part of history lost in a blaze. Glad these relics were saved, and that Notre Dame will be restored.

[@nuck-]

He was an illiterate carpenter who lied his way to god status. These relics are worth nothing.

[@zjvillamor1386]

0z0z The only thing worth nothing here is you.

[@nuck-]

ZJ Villamor Did your other imaginary friend tell you that?

[@zjvillamor1386]

0z0z I feel sorry for you. You’re so sad and angry deep within you. But I don’t blame you, your parents didn’t love you enough.

[@thatxonexguy5438]

None of that was orginal and it is all going to be rebuilt/restored so its whatev tbh

[@noverdinho]

Cathédrale de Notre Dame is not only an ancient one, but also mother of Gothic architecture alongside St. Denis amd Chartres. Built manually by hands and devotion, this is truly a fine inspiration of faith manifested

[@featherblessing8724]

Exactly why I cried over what has happened. I keep thinking about the hands of the poor faithful who built this magnificent structure to bear witness to the Majesty of God and to tell the Gospel story. God bless.

[@CarlosSanchez-en6mr]

Ahh yes An architecture built by men, looking like slaves to a person they call god, just to please him Everyone in that church looked like they were hypnotized, they all looked like zombies, which is what religion cause

[@gracethroughchrist4949]

@@CarlosSanchez-en6mr religion yes, God , the one TRUE God, no.

[@justicewarrior9187]

History of Note Dame - Pre MERKEL imported muslisms, on its foot for 800 years.. Post MERKEL imported muslisms, burnt to the ground!!!

[@magnimagistri3347]

@Aotearoa Excubitores. Thank-you for your understanding.

[@joshuajones9035]

even if it isn't real it is held as the authentic doppelganger and that is good enough to inspire deep moving feelings

[@jaggedplanet]

"Who am I to wear a crown of gold, while my Redeemer wore a crown of thorns?" -St. Louis

[@gangstax2131]

Nat Geo has officially abducted Morgan Freeman

[@justm6382]

I'm torn...do we free him or keep enjoying his luxurious hostage situation? LOL

[@sureyoucan4789]

@@justm6382 Lol!

[@61505]

morgan freeman played God once, so it is apt...

[@bilwisss]

"its a living"

[@Ryan-pg1tw]

You shouldnt say abducted

[@jacobandrews2663]

I think Morgan Freeman gives this series the best ambient they could possibly have

[@lastdays3148]

@John Plum,I loved your last part of when you said that Mr.Freeman hoping he would come to really know if there is a God. I was feeling that way too,he is getting older. And,maybe he is realizing that the closer he gets to death. He may have a changed of Heart by saying God is real and he wants to give his Soul to Yeshua before it is too late🙌

[@janmallory8083]

Morgan Freeman was a perfect choice for this series. Thank you.

[@chefboyardee4674]

It's funny because I'm pretty sure he's said he's an atheist

[@sharlenegertruida7110]

I just love this man's voice I want to hear it forever and no one else speak

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Early Religious movements were the historians for mankind. Monk's translations of literature allowed many people and cultures to learn about others. The Church, Mosque and Temples recorded history through the centuries. We are interdependent on each other to keep those stories alive.

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

Not necessarily. But they did put histories and knowledge into libraries and then when they were destroyed, it was a huge loss.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Monks translations of literature allowed them to twist the original text to something more acceptable to their church i.e. Rome

[@thisisyaw7130]

I just came here to hear Morgan Freeman 🤩

[@Obitdf]

Clinton YAW me too

[@mcuthor7831]

For the last 20 years if I find myself doing something smart, epic, kind, cool, badass, or thoughtful. I have Morgan Freeman narrating it in my head. It’s great! Of course when I’m being a clueless idiot I have David Attenborough narrating it as if he were doing a documentary for aliens who are tuning in. As I frantically try to dig the M&M out of my recliner I hear David Attenborough in my head say “the human finally decides the M&M just isn’t worth the effort”.

[@kingofcelts]

@@mcuthor7831 You've been having a little bit too much screen time my friend..

[@OowllwoO]

Hope this historical place will be restored and preserved. I can't forget the loss of other places esp. which have been destroyed by my reckless country in mecca, medina, and Yemen. This man's voice is a treasure.

[@AtillatheHun]

Not sure what your country is, but the loss of historical sites due to human incompetence(Notre Dame) or utter ignorance(look at Syria) is infuriating.

[@mixey01]

Morgan was like "nuhuh, this was not the thorn crown y'all had put on my sons head"

[@Tk-ou9ec]

Mixey well the priest type dude can’t be sure either. And if it is fake? Ah it doesn’t matter. Just a bunch of old reeds anyway 😂

[@estee3305]

😆

[@sarthakghildiyal5664]

I love Gothic architecture and I hope I'll visit Notre Dame one day !

[@febseven4181]

His narrative style is unique and perfect

[@artiew8718]

it's not just a building or art or religious monument. it's history. part of the story of human civilization.

[@gracethroughchrist4949]

Its sacreligous.

[@Fireglo]

Why did you throw out the pack for your tea bags? It's not just a pack it's history, part of the story of human civilisation!!!

[@RenKohana]

Oh my Morgan Freeman! What a timely video.

[@samidhakadam8321]

This is really divine. Brings tears

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Crown of thorns saved. Thank you Jesus 🌹

[@0tb16]

Thank you to the firemans to be precise !

[@apexashwin]

Jesus couldn't save it himself because he doesn't exist

[@agarykane2127]

Je an if you meant that he didn’t even exist you’re an uneducated pig. You can argue if God exists or no, no one knows, but Jesus definitely existed, it was proven, even Quran mentions him

[@poncianfernandes5483]

@@apexashwin joke aside !

[@arrowghost]

We lost a great iconic church in 2019, we pray for Notre Dame's recovery.

[@Jesuisamani2]

No we didn't. That religion is built on lies..it's about time they get there karma.

[@fatphobicandproud9003]

@@Jesuisamani2 Hunchback is sad

[@uberculosis5736]

jesuis amani Yeah, “karma” is a good reason to desecrate hundreds of years old artifacts that represent a link to our past, just because people nearly a thousand years ago acted different then our modern views on how people should behave doesn’t constitute for destroying these relics. The building is an iconic architectural marvel, regardless of its religious background, and most normal people, unlike you, are sad to see it go.

[@Puddlesmolly]

arrowghost didn’t lose its still standing

[@paulmayson3129]

@@Jesuisamani2 So you say all religions are a lie and you also believe in "karma". Can't you see the oxymoron here?

[@Cordova.S.William]

¡Blessings to morgan freeman!

[@stephanieyeminez89]

So sad my prayers are with France. So sad. I can't believe it. This is so beautiful.

[@anybody_killer93]

It's awesome 2 see they actually let us touch it😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@heymarey150]

Morgan: “but what if it’s not it?” There’s only one Morgan Freeman! 👌

[@jaypee3395]

I actually have the same thought.

[@keminggristraveler]

Morgan Freeman is a God

[@MarvinMAl]

He's a skeptical 👌

[@diedertspijkerboer]

Even though I'm an agnostic, I'm still moved by the story of this relic. It is definitely steeped in history. And although I think it is highly unlikely to be genuine, we know that crucifixions did happen (a lot!) and I can also easily imagine that the crown of thorns story is based on a real event, but maybe not related to Jesus. Written on Good Friday, April 19th 2019.

[@JC-qi5xc]

Quelle classe ! As we say in French. This monument won't be destroyed we will re built it, it is a part of our live.

[@NikkiP4444]

Thank you for offering us the opportunity to see the blessed artifact and this amazing Cathedral! I am heartbroken that so much of it has been destroyed. 💔🙏❤

[@jamesobrien7338]

‘it was analysed, a little bit, a few years ago, but we are CERTAIN’

[@graueliot9327]

« A little bit » is a French expression that he translated but means nothing in English. It means that he don’t want to brag about it and his humble because in fact the relics listed by the church are deeply analyzed. And I mean by scientists, historians and other professionals that I can’t write the name right. All relics presented in a Catholic Church goes threw a very long analysis to trace the origins in the history and age tested. This crown was tested with Carbon-14 and traced to an era around 200 years before and after the events of the Christ. So yes it could be not the one but definitely from that era. And it’s the same with other relics. U would be amazed by the number of potentiels relics the Vatican has in stocks but don’t show because there are not approved by professionals.

[@zahrafadavi4762]

Thank you lord for all the blessings.we need you lord 🙏✝️

[@johnnyonthespot2498]

im sorry to say this , but for me no need a notredam , a pope , or any church , Im with God in 24/7 God lives in my heart , as every human should , and I know God loves me even with my mistakes , and also I know God is in everything and everywhere

[@anonymousguitarist9096]

Youre on the right path.. keep moving..

[@aadil7302]

You r a legend ,do you believe in messengers sent by god

[@RAP023]

As a Catholic myself, I agree with you.

[@commondenomination4564]

That is wonderful, but some people need a little more structure to overcome their own spiritual weaknesses.

[@litogor]

This place is the most special in the world and the fire warned of a drama ...

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

How cool for Morgan to see his son's crown

[@22grena]

Morgan is such a class act.

[@anuragjoshi47]

The latest fire was just a page in the long history of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

[@johnlawrence2757]

What intrigued me most about evacuation of the C of T is : how do you evacuate a metaphor ? I’ve always understood that moving “priceless artefacts” is a very demanding process and can take a long time and needs specialist equipment, cranes, dollies and the like. Yet they seem to have cleared ND of all its goodies in one hour flat. Worried about their no-claims bonus, no doubt

[@charleneneisler7596]

John Lawrence They set the fire it’s symbolic of what’s to come

[@johnlawrence2757]

Charlene Neisler immaculate combustion

[@aadil7302]

I m a muslim ,but very sad ,,we should protect these holy places 😥,,God is one

[@thireachreth]

Lmao, they got God to narrate a documentary about himself.

[@toddmaek5436]

God has nothing to do with that forsaken notre dame place

[@kirstenbellajalbuna4621]

Grayson the Crown of thorn is long a go

[@blobmations2333]

He is from a movie r/woosh

[@bkrbyex4339]

@@toddmaek5436 maybe so but they have the 2 artifacts from the Lord and St Thomas... which are sacred

[@SelenaBESTT]

They don't know the true GOD lmao

[@rickkowalchuk6391]

It's a great story that causes one to think nicely about humanity!!!!

[@eirvingdiaz7185]

exactly one month after the Mosque shooting in Australia. From: Friday, 15 March 2019 To: Monday, 15 April 2019

[@fp7026]

What mosque shootings in Australia?

[@adamthetired9319]

In New Zealand, though.

[@neilouellette3004]

@National Geographic Thank you for a very spiritual history lesson.

[@arronbingham3769]

Morgan Freeman set the fire

[@sabrinanascimento1267]

Still gives me goosebumps.

[@cristianculetu5081]

I didn’t know that the crown of thorns was bought by king Louis of France and whole story . Thank you for the presentation

[@doesnthavename6841]

0:29-0:30 the security on the right side looking morgan like "finally my people"

[@3vReanimated]

Don't believe in religions, but very powerful and very moving. The Art, History, all of it.

[@adamkent5977]

Don't forget about Al-Aqsa

[@prideofylfa]

@Don Espoleto who else ? We all know its Israel. They are preparing to build the 3rd Temple for the False Messiah. Muslim or Christian we must reunite to destroy the devil.

[@djsakura6051]

Goosebumps

[@joeanebi6502]

This is not story it's not tale it is history it is concrete and real our Lord Came Saw n Conquered. Praise God.

[@vmwindustries]

As an Atheist, I love history.

[@AtillatheHun]

Atheism is foolish, I assume you mean agnostic😂

[@AnuragKumar-ik1kc]

@@AtillatheHun wow you used the intolerance of religion to promote agnosticism. There is no God.

[@AtillatheHun]

@@AnuragKumar-ik1kc most people who say they are atheist are really agnostic, atheism would imply there is fact that good doesn't exist. Agnosticism means I don't know because there is no proof.

[@vinceibarretz7583]

Me too

[@DonRoux]

The stats of this legendary hat must be insane ❤

[@ishikawagoemon4397]

Everything good when Freeman is in it

[@JustinBless]

Added to my bucket list for 2020

[@Andrew-ei4tb]

God bless the firefighter and everyone that take parts to restored, and saved the relics and the building itself.

[@musicloverforever8475]

Many Thanks Morgan. God Bless you

[@sachinmathurr3617]

Freeman is always free

[@bebz9566]

how on earth they had this documentary ready for the accident

[@ChristianYoga]

It's taken from documentary series titled The Story of God. It's about every religion and spiritual across the world.

[@margaretmcgarry7796]

Cmon are you serious

[@annettemoudou7491]

every valuable and unvaluables is insured, so why not our notre DAME DE PARIS??????

[@sgthi9741]

We inevitably cope with practical difficulties after this lossing. Its potential and inevitable corollaries are particularly worthy of concern. Love from Vn.

[@michaelfreeman7381]

The 'crown' brings the symbolism of His suffering to life if you believe. Does it matter if it is real or not? It does prove they did this to people around that time.

[@Puddlesmolly]

What about all the other churches burnt down. No coverage for them.

[@regularfather4708]

Perhaps this is just the attention that all the churches need.

[@dipalikalal5892]

Yes ur right

[@RGTomoenage11]

Great episode. Thank you so much. God bless

[@fantymorfa7592]

Nice. I understand the seeking of some kind of peace/ consolation by some people, in any kind of religious object that can manifest that for them. Some even find that consolation in another human.

[@z.b.g.8450]

*National Geographic:* Let's make a video about Notre-Dame *Rational Geographic:* There is a lot of fire and dust in there so we decided to stay in office.

[@goodlovely8513]

13 million people every year visit this church a year, 85 million visit France a year. Or attracts 15% of all people coming to visit France. Notre Dame means Our Lady in French, Notre is Our, and Dame means Lady. So, Our lady Cathedral,

[@dawnmariemay8324]

May the perpetrators be exposed & held accountable. In Jesus name. Amen

[@jokuvaan5175]

The perpetrator was most like a short circuit that occured during the churches renovation. There was also that the people in charge of the church's maintanace made a conscious choice not to instal certain key measures to minimize any damage caused by a possible fire. Like dividing some areas of the church with walls designed to prevent fire from spreading. Measures that have been done all over the World in other historicaly significant buildings.

[@morena012]

Amen!!

[@magnimagistri3347]

@Jami. It has been confirmed that no electricity was connected at the outbreak of fire

[@christhegreek100]

Amen ❤️ I AM the way, truth and life, no one comes to the father expect through me

[@acechronic9569]

I only like this cause Morgan Freeman is in it.

[@gracethroughchrist4949]

I'm supposed to believe that the greatest known forgers of all time have the crown of thorns that Jesus Christ wore at his crucification ... uh huh.

[@gracethroughchrist4949]

@Ætheling _ not an atheist.... I'm a firm believer in the bible. Not churches... how about before you start being Billy bad A$$ online while your pop tarts toasting, you realize you dont know anything about people online.

[@gracethroughchrist4949]

@Ætheling _ ok demon

[@willstorm8331]

We should strive to respect those things that others believe are sacred.

[@colekinneman]

I am very blessed to see this! You rock G

[@Rndmaniacs]

The story of God, by the voice of God

What a good show

[@lukeward5314]

dat crown is the definition of beautiful

[@jeannegem6253]

Ce reportage est un hommage et une réussite, merci !

[@casio3235]

If it was me in there, I would be on my knees.

[@top6ear]

God can not be destroyed with fire.

[@checkmattor4235]

Jake Wright not with anything!

[@inkbold8511]

Your god decided to destroy the church. Thank god for that.

[@__Andrew]

I dont know about that, but he _can_ be beat with iron chariots.

[@marielleguzman]

God is in heaven, down there were statues of men and demons

[@bayan6299]

Sure .. You can't destroy what's already destroyed ..

[@paddypup1836]

Canterbury is just as spectacular

[@eazy1437]

The bells of notre dame...

[@unbeastable957]

I see Jezus>I dont click. I see Morgan Freeman i click without a second thought

[@WinforFame]

good for you

[@sammathew1127]

ThankYou for this Video😄👍🏻

[@timothymcinvale1174]

Morgan Freeman gets a new freckle every time he does another movie or a show

[@kimberlybrown6131]

Was it for the Viking Hoard I found being guarded by the coast guard?

[@GrantHorvatGolf]

DNA testing will figure out the blood line

[@voodoodiecast]

lilassazin loosekhunt they won't allow such testing because it will unveil the biggest hoax in human history. Religion wan'ts to control people:

[@GrantHorvatGolf]

@@voodoodiecast yep my point exactly

[@voodoodiecast]

Hammody Ahmed your life is a lie.

[@MyGdoggy]

As if they could extract human DNA from some wood that has been sitting around for 2000 years

[@voodoodiecast]

Handsome lad we don't need to worry something up there to judge our life and we have nothing to worry on how religion view our lives. I guess you're too worried what your parents gonna say if you don't follow what religion told you to do.

[@SoundReaper88]

I Like how Morgan said…”But what if it’s not??” be very careful what you believe. Question everything, because in God you can be sure what is.

[@soniafajardo2366]

Great actor 🎥🎥🎥🎥

[@zeco1985]

You suffered you hoped.. I suffer I hope..

[@jameskelly6629]

I think it’s interesting the container is laced with gold. Glorifying God is more precious than any metal on Earth, and Jesus was humble... So in essence the gold means nothing. But it’s truly incredible how the crown is preserved.

[@pookiebear364]

Thank you Morgan

[@jibelsinger]

God is Spirit,, we should worship Him not a material thing like relics or statue or anything

[@RoskinGreenrake]

It's a great historical monument. -We must rebuild it well asap -I would use replica precious gems and metals though tbh

[@_thacieng]

Okay, I like that 4:20 “ if there was not any”. Which I think is. In a school where I studied in Uganda, we had a small relic of Jesus’ cross too, and I could go see it often. But most of these things I know are not real, but it is just a thing of being the first in the race to have the most probably true object.

[@farcydebop]

One year of France budget, at a time when 95% of the population was starving like crazy. Religion makes you do exactly what it preaches...

[@TimeTheory2099]

Farcyde bop... Preach to the hungry Brother. Organized religion is a money factory =-O

[@Engelbird]

I am so sick of Morgan Freeman being equated with God.

[@lucasmontec]

Yeah Right? God isnt halfway there!

[@cb250nighthawk3]

I don't pray to God. I pray to Morgan Freeman.

[@Dev-zd3rx]

@John Plum yeah I think he's trying to believe there is a God, idk

[@Dev-zd3rx]

@@lucasmontec Shame

[@Dev-zd3rx]

@@cb250nighthawk3 Morgan Freeman is not God....

[@MrCstapp08]

Thanks 🙏 Morgan Freeman. Incredible. Consist. You were a great God too. ☺️

[@RowdyCA]

I think this holy crown is much larger in diameter than an actual crown of thorn which could fit an average sized head. Anyone agree with it?