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Notre Dame Cathedral Paris Engulfed in Flames

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Innovation in Architecture Dating Back to the 12th Century Source:  Paris, April 15, 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral on Fire What a Tragedy The heart of Paris is on fire.  Notre Dame Cathedral, the iconic church architecture in the center of Paris and favorite tourist destination for millions, is engulfed in flames.  It had been undergoing substantial renovations.  It dates back to the 12th century and, of course, was featured in Victor Hugo's classic novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame".  Sadly, doesn't look good, at 5:12 PM EST.