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Amiens Cathedral: The Miracle of Survival
How did the largest Gothic cathedral in France manage to survive the destruction during World War I? A story of luck, faith and survival.
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The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame de Dijon: A Tragic Tale
Discover the captivating history of Notre-Dame de Dijon’s unique façade and the tragic tale of a gargoyle accident killing a man during his wedding.
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Grote Kerk Breda: Why the Most Prominent Nassau Wasn’t Buried Here
William of Orange was originally meant to be buried in Breda alongside his Nassau family, his wife, and his daughter. But why wasn’t the most prominent Nassau laid to rest in Breda?
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Laon: A Forgotten City of Wine, Power, and Gothic Splendor
Did you know wine once paid for Laon’s cathedral? In the 12th century, this northern French city boasted vineyards that helped build one of Europe’s earliest Gothic masterpieces. The French Revolution brought this prosperity to an end—yet traces remain, waiting to be rediscovered.
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The Canterbury Cathedral Murder of Thomas Becket
This is the story about Thomas Becket, who got murdered in his very own Canterbury Cathedral.
