In April 2019, a devastating fire engulfed the roof of the Notre Dame Cathedral, prompting firefighters to fight tirelessly for nine hours to protect the beloved monument. Paris faced the terrifying prospect of losing over 800 years of heritage. Now, a new urgency falls on engineers as they work to reconstruct the roof and reinforce the cathedral's medieval framework. Beneath the scorched scaffolding and soaring ceilings, experts meticulously analyze the elements of Notre Dame’s renowned architecture to determine the most effective way to restore this iconic site. (Premieres November 25 at 9 pm)
Show
NOVA
Episode
S47E16
Air Date
Nov 25, 2020
Season 47 Episodes
S47E01
Polar Extremes
S47E02
Dog Tales
S47E03
Cat Tales
S47E04
Mysteries of Sleep
S47E05
Cuba's Cancer Hope
S47E06
The Truth About Fat
S47E07
Decoding COVID-19
S47E08
Eagle Power
S47E09
Human Nature / Gene-Editing Reality Check
S47E10
Secret Mind of Slime
S47E11
A to Z: The First Alphabet
S47E12
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
S47E13
Nature's Fear Factor
S47E14
Touching the Asteroid
S47E15
Can We Cool the Planet?
S47E16
Saving Notre Dame