Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral (Durham, England), begun c. 1093. Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

[@Ozymandi_as]

What an excellent appraisal and appreciation of this magnificent near-thousand year old building.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Thank you. It is indeed absolutely magnificent.

[@jamesgville]

Am I the only one that every time they release a new video I find myself instantly doing research on the subject of the video?

[@deer563]

No your not the only one i do that too

[@paulcowie7854]

Nope

[@patrickdcorrigan]

Well done. Excited for more English cathedrals!

[@АлександрНиколаев-о1о]

Many thanks from Russia! Very helpful, especially when you show architectural details with color.

[@noelfalls1240]

Just discovered this channel! Love it. Yall did a fantastic job of switching monologs to keep it interesting and retain attention. (Not that I need it with such wonder architecture and design) but it should be noted none the less

[@dragoncrackers7660]

I don't have a favorite building because... how could one choose? But it is one that I have to see in person some day. I saw the Parthenon in 2009 and it was even more spectacular than I could have imagined. If we weren't being herded like cattle, I could have stayed there all day. In a way, I have been putting off visiting England because I think I would have to apply for temporary residency and a work visa to see everything I have to see. I mean Durham Cathedral alone would probably take a week. People underestimate how lone I can stare at just one piece of stone.

[@greggmcelhinney1228]

One of englands best historic attractions great interiors Like how decorative it is t'he rib vaulting looks splendid

[@Pollicina_db]

Just wanted to say thanks in the name of all art history students. I just got an A about gothic architecture and this together with official literature and notes really helped me grasp everything.

[@archrose5395]

Thankyou so so much...God bless u all for giving us clear understanding of these buildings....as an architect student, videos like these are so useful for me....❤️😫🤌

[@Mi-bi6ez]

Beautiful Catholic England - The Dowry of Mary for ever

[@Hatchetjackshawken]

Found out about this after reading “Vagabond” by Bernard Cornwell. Absolutely stunning!

[@vesnastihovic7014]

Beautiful 💓💓💓

[@Sasha0927]

So many saints, so little time. 😅 I appreciate the exposure to them because the stories of their lives are inspiring and reassuring (that there are good people out there doing good things). I definitely prefer the churches that let (colorful) light in, but love the emphasis on variously styled columns in this one.

[@davidspilsbury3338]

Excellent. Well done both 👏

[@legioxciicorvus5917]

Norman architecture is splendid.

[@crueltyfreecolorist1025]

An ancestor of mine lived here!

[@larissa8232]

Wonderful.

[@villiestephanov984]

Thank you!

[@greggmcelhinney1228]

Wonderful video great cathedral interesting history and arcbitecture Well presented lts on .my. List of places to visit

[@fulippuannaghiti1965]

wonderful example of Norman cathedral! when will you do some video on Normans architecture in Sicily ? Monreale cathedral, Cefalù Duomo and cappella Palatina are a must!

[@smarthistory-art-history]

We'd love to

[@Blissbb]

Excellent!

[@MandyJMaddison]

BRAVO! This is a very very good introduction, not only to Durham Cathedral in particular, but to Norman cathedral architecture in England.

[@bobbyforce1957]

I'd say yes 👑

[@ruibarros1389]

Would love to see a series of these dedicated to arms and armor.

[@jackburnett9521]

Are you going to be looking at more locations in england/ the uk?

[@smarthistory-art-history]

We hope to have videos on additional English cathedrals soon-we are currently working on Lincoln and Wells.

[@borisvera2681]

Great stuff!

[@scottkerrison2913]

My home town

[@kentwang44]

I'm seen plenty of Romanesque churches in Spain, France, and Italy, but the intricate stone decoration on the nave piers and galilee arches is not something I've seen before. Must be a unique element of the Anglo-Norman strain of Romanesque. A bit of an aside, neo-Romanesque architecture such as the crypt of Madrid Cathedral, and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière in Lyon, is extremely ornate, so I assume they are drawing on Anglo-Norman as well as continental Romanesque as inspiration.

[@patriciogomez482]

Relaxing

[@onefeather2]

I think they should put the color back on these buildings as close as they can to the original.

[@PicalilyProductions]

did you manage to see dunelm house whilst you were in Durham? very sad that soon it will be demolished.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Sadly we didn't. So much important Brutalist architecture is being lost. We will regret not preserving these structures before long.

[@PicalilyProductions]

there is a campaign to save it, so fingers crossed, although it is looking unlikely. this was a great vid btw, excited to see you guys in the uk!

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Thank you for the kind words. Lincoln and Wells should follow soon!

[@派耀诚]

Do you actually think that it's an attractive building, though?

[@ishmaelforester9825]

@@派耀诚 In the Middle Ages, the Cathedrals were painted and colourful. Of course the paint wore off. Seriously, they were even more beautiful.

[@L-mo]

Love how he pronounced Durham with a Durham accent.

[@8nayrb]

Allegedly performed miracles.

[@RezaChity-G]

Leave Saint Cuthbert alone!

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤

[@otoniel404]

Yay

[@eugeniomorais7041]

Is a Catholic Church or Anglican Church?

[@smarthistory-art-history]

At which historical moment? It is presently Church of England. Of course before there was such a thing, the church looked to Rome. That change took place here, and across England, in 1538.

[@pmajudge]

😇💯💖👋👋👍👍💐💐🌹🌹!!! FROM,U.K. (2024).

[@georgealderson4424]

This is one of my local cathedrals and it is indeed beautiful. The video is all the more interesting for the foreign commentary Thank you

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

What an amazing experience to be able to experience it in person! A visit here is on my bucket list!

[@scottreeves6932]

From a plaque at Prebends Bridge across the River Wear, Sir Walter Scott's words about Durham: Grey towers of Durham Yet well I love thy mixed and massive piles Half church of God, half castle ‘gainst the Scot And long to roam these venerable aisles With records stored of deeds long since forgot

[@brassj67]

My home city. Best cathedral in the world

[@paullewis2413]

Ha, ha. Being your home town I guess you might be a bit biased, however as an architectural historian I certainly would place Durham as not only one of the finest cathedrals in the World but additionally one of the greatest buildings in the World. You have to visit to get the incredible impact it creates as you enter the Nave. Extraordinary.

[@kirschrot77]

Thank you for is very informative film, now I have to go Durham.

[@grandepittore]

Thanks for the video. Do you know if the overlapping arches in Córdoba and Durham are coincidental? Surely the master builders of Durham cannot have been aware of Islamic architecture.

[@Likes_Trains]

Wonderful video and information! I visit the cathedral almost daily, so it was fantastic to learn some more about what I'm admiring! Thank you for making this :)

[@bwanaminoplis2536]

I visit almost weekly the Leon Cathedral in Spain. It is the most beauty, elegant cathedral in the world. Clasic gothic built in year 1.222. When you are inside your feel very clearly the mystic atmosphere that the stone and glass masters tryed to put into the cathedral. You feel better when you do it from time to time. It is a fact.

[@FlavioRodrigo]

This channel is one of the most pleasing things on KZbin

[@almeggs3247]

Indeed I second the Bravos!

[@shawnhampton8503]

I love this series! Thank you. I love Durham. Funny that the nave was used to film indoor "palace" scenes in the awful "Elizabeth" movies with Cate Blanchett. I say "awful" because of their gross propagandistic and historical havoc wrought. Such a beautiful space.

[@luigicellauro4624]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. PROFESSIONAL.