The world-renowned Notre-Dame Cathedral still stands at 211 feet into the Parisian skyline. We take a look back at the cathedral's history before the catastrophic fire in 2019. Built in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully, it took almost 100 years to complete. Join us on this incredible journey to the heart of Paris' history and its wider significance for the Middle Ages.

Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer.

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