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Lost Tombs of Notre Dame

Full-Length Season Nova Season 51 Episode 18 53:40 Premiered 20241218

Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals.

After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? Follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral.

After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? Follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral.

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