Many of the Gothic cathedrals were dedicated to the Virgin Mary – hence, many cathedrals and churches are called “Notre Dame” which means “Our Lady.” The huge Gothic cathedral in Paris -however, is simply known as “Notre Dame.” In the centuries following the Medieval period, Notre Dame barely survived the French Revolution as it was seen as a symbol of the king’s power. In the late 1800’s, Victor Hugo celebrated the building in his novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
For this Research Project you will be exploring what has happened to Notre Dame in Paris since it burned in the spring of 2019. To get started, please watch the following YouTube clips before you start your research.
Animation of the building of Notre Dame, Paris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTHApIO_gW0
Short Program about Notre Dame from 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86DCAigbo78
Short news broadcast the day after Notre Dame burned in Spring 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1rC189OQI
Notre Dame Paris in flames
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1rC189OQI
As always, please let me know if you have any issues accessing course materials.
This Research Project must be a minimum of 500 words and in MLA Format. You will need a minimum of two sources that must be cited in the text and included in the works cited page.