Taigh-chairtean/A House of Cards
In 2019, a catastrophic fire threatened Notre-Dame鈥檚 structure. Analysing the vaults of the building, researchers unveil its history and decipher the secrets of its past resistance.
Air a togail san d脿rna linn deug ann am meadhan Paris (air an 脦le de la Cit茅), aig aon 脿m b' e Notre-Dame a' chathair-eaglais a b' 脿irde air thalamh. Tha an t-soitheach aibhseach cloiche seo a' riochdachadh ailtireachd Gotach. Ach tha a seasmhachd a-nise ann an cunnart.
Rinn an teine milleadh air cothromachd an togalaich. Chaidh am mullach a sgrios, c貌mhla ris a' chliath iongantaich fiodha seo 鈥� air a d猫anamh de mh矛le craobh daraich 鈥� 's chaidh a losgadh san teine. Ach fhathast cha do thuit Notre-Dame. D猫 as coireach gu bheil i cho l脿idir? Am measg an spr霉illich chaidh iomadh ceangal meatailt a lorg, cuid de mheud iongantach. An robh iad nam p脿irt dhen chiad dhealbhadh no nach robh? An gabhadh e a bhith gun do dh'fhuiling Notre-Dame trioblaidean structarail eile tro na linntean?
Leanaidh sinn gu dl霉th an luchd-saidheans is na h-ailtirean is iad a' sgr霉dadh a' chliath iongantach fiodha is meatailt a bh' air c霉l na cloiche. Le cuideachadh bho dhealbhan 3D agus ath-achdachaidhean gheibh sinn tuigse air toiseach an togalaich mh貌rail seo.
Built in the 12th century in the centre of Paris (on 脦le de la Cit茅), Notre-Dame was once the world's highest cathedral. This gigantic stone structure is the very essence of Gothic architecture. But today, its stability is compromised.
The 2019 fire greatly damaged the building's structure. Its roof was completely destroyed, as well as its incredible wooden frame, made of a thousand oaks, which was swallowed by the flames. Still, Notre-Dame did not collapse. What are the secrets of this exceptional strength? Amongst the wreckage, many metal fasteners were found, some of incredible size. Were they part of the original design or not? Is it possible that Notre-Dame encountered other structural problems throughout the centuries?
We closely follow scientists and architects as they study the impressive skeleton of wood and metal which hid behind the stone. Supported by 3D animations as well as re-enactments, their interventions allow us to grasp the genesis of this monumental structure.
Dubbed in Gaelic with English subtitles.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Anna Murray |
| Producer | Seumas Mactaggart |
| Executive Producer | Shona Henderson |
| Executive Producer | Calum McConnell |
| Editor | Innes Macleod |