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Restoring Notre Dame wasn’t just about stone and stained glass.

After a 2019 fire destroyed much of the Notre Dame cathedral, the acoustics could have been dramatically changed, if not for a team of experts dedicated to restoring the legendary sound of this ancient cathedral.

Hosted by Athena Brensberger @astroathens

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Why is Notre Dame's Sound Unique?
02:48 How Do We Know About Notre Dame's Acoustics?
04:15 How Notre Dame's Sound Was Restored

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