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S47E16 Saving Notre Dame

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)