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Professors Available to Discuss Historical Significance of Notre Dame Cathedral

David Gay

April 15, 2019

The cathedral is currently burning in Paris, France

Today (April 15), the Notre Dame Cathedral, a medieval catholic cathedral in Paris, France dating back to the 12th century, is currently on fire. The cathedral is a major tourist attraction in Paris and an architectural, artistic and cultural landmark.

Multiple Texas Tech University experts from a range of disciplines are available to discuss the significance of the cathedral.

Experts
John Howe, professor of medieval studies, Department of History, (806) 834-7544 or john.howe@ttu.edu

  • Howe can speak on the significance of the church in medieval history.

Erin Marie Legacey, assistant professor of Modern Europe and France, Department of History, erin-marie.legacey@ttu.edu

  • Legacey can speak on the significance of the church on France and Europe.

Joan Goodman-Williamson, executive director for International Relations, Office of International Affairs, (806) 742-3667

  • Goodman-Williamson can speak on how the church has affected international art and culture.

Lucas Wood, assistant professor of French, Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures, (806) 834-3237 or lucas.wood@ttu.edu

  • Wood can speak on how the cathedral affects France and its culture.