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France’s Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot (C, left) visits the Notre Dame Cathedral archaeological research site after the discovery of a 14th century lead sarcophagus, in Paris, on March 15, 2022. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

Dignitary remains or evil spirits? World awaits mystery Notre Dame sarcophagus reveal

A human-shaped lead sarcophagus found beneath the floor at the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has generated much speculation about its contents

  • Deutsche Welle
3 min read
Notre-Dame de Paris has historical as well as religious significance. (Reuters)
CHURCH

Notre-Dame blaze a symbol of the transience of ‘civilisation’

The image of the iconic church on fire interrupted the French nation’s link to its heritage and history

  • Rafael Winkler
5 min read
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EDITORIAL

Privilege flares in Notre Dame fire

The Notre Dame fire provoked an outpouring of grief, sympathy and support

  • Editorial
3 min read
Smoke rises around the altar in front of the cross inside the Notre Dame Cathedral as a fire continues to burn in Paris, France, April 16, 2019. (Reuters/Philippe Wojazer/Pool)
EUGENE VIOLLET LE DUC

Notre-Dame fire under control, Macron vows to rebuild

Firefighters battled into the night to control the flames, declaring it was partially extinguished but completely under control

  • Joseph Schmid
  • Stuart Williams
  • Clare Byrne
5 min read