What can we do to better protect cultural treasures like Notre-Dame de Paris and prevent tragedies from occurring?
Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019. I am sickened by the footage of the ongoing fire that is, as of this writing, engulfing the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. The 850-year-old cathedral graces the city center and is visited by over 14 million visitors a year. It is a symbol of national pride and great historical significance that can never be replaced.
While the situation is still unfolding, it is sadly predictable and not the first incident to affect a site of great cultural and historical value. Unfortunately, it will not be the last. Just last year, we saw a fire destroy up to 90% of the precious artifacts and other items housed in the
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