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William Walker, The Diver Who Saved Winchester Cathedral

Today in 1912, high honors for William Walker, who saved the UK’s famous Winchester Cathedral from partial collapse through five years of foundation work… all of which he did underwater.

Gargoyles Scare People And Protect Buildings At The Same Time

There's apparently fundraising for Notre Dame Cathedral that asks people to "adopt" their favorite gargoyles. So why are those big scary stone figures outside cathedrals in the first place?

The Long Lost Heads of Notre Dame

If you’re mourning Notre Dame cathedral today, well, you’re not the only one.  Here’s a story from its long history that might make you feel a little more hopeful.