Mysterious ‘Horseman’ Found in a Lead Coffin Beneath Notre-Dame May Have Just Been Identified
The 2019 fire at the cathedral brought a mystery to the surface: a lead coffin containing an unknown skeleton.
Notre-Dame restoration reveals Renaissance poet's coffin
The tomb of one of France’s best-loved early poets has been discovered during post-fire restoration work in Notre-Dame cathedral. Scientists say they are nearly certain a lead coffin found beneath the transept is that of Joachim du Bellay,
Lost for 450 years, famed poet’s grave found at Notre Dame, scientists say
Researchers believe the remains found in a lead coffin in 2022 are those of the French Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay.
The Remains of a Renaissance Poet Emerge During Notre-Dame Restoration
In 2022, archaeologists found an unmarked sarcophagus under Notre-Dame transept. Forensic analysis points to a 16th-century poet.
In Pictures: Notre Dame Cathedral's bells replaced during fire restoration
Following the devastating 2019 fire, the city of Paris has been restoring its beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. The latest new addition is a new set of bells.
Notre Dame's dead poet "cold case" mystery may be solved
The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim de Bellay, a renowned Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.
Archaeologists Say They've Solved the Mystery of a Lead Coffin Discovered Beneath Notre-Dame
When excavations at Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral unearthed a pair of lead coffins hidden beneath the church’s nave in early 2022, archaeologists immediately recognized the sarcophagi’s significance. Lead,
Archaeological dig at Notre Dame may finally unravel centuries-old mystery of poet's burial
A centuries-old mystery surrounding a poet buried in Notre Dame in Paris could be close to being solved thanks to archaeological digs at the famous cathedral. The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim du Bellay,
Five years after massive fire burns Notre Dame, artifacts hidden beneath revealed
Newly discovered artifacts were shared by archaeologists as officials prepare for the cathedral’s reopening in December.
The miraculous resurrection of Notre-Dame
How an army of artisans on a five-year deadline turned back time to restore a centuries-old masterpiece – by hand ...
Here's when you'll be able to hear Notre Dame Cathedral's bells again
The famed bells of Notre Dame Cathedral will ring again, more than five years after the medieval landmark was destroyed by a ...
The bells are back at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. They’ll ring for the post-fire reopening
A convoy of trucks arrives at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris with eight bells, restored after a devastating 2019 fire. The ...
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Pope Francis will not go to Paris for Notre Dame cathedral reopening
On the plane back to Rome after his 12-day journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis definitively ruled out visiting Paris ...
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'Voice' of Notre-Dame Cathedral ready to ring out again as bells return
Eight bells known as the "voice" of Notre-Dame Cathedral have returned to Paris, as the Gothic church prepares to reopen ...
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The bells of Notre-Dame are back
Eight of Notre-Dame cathedral’s celebrated bells have just been returned to their bell tower and will sound for the reopening ...