Charlemagne's Palace Chapel at Aachen

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Palatine Chapel (Aix-la-Chapelle), Aachen, begun c. 792, consecrated 805 (thought to have been designed by Odo of Metz), significant changes to the architectural fabric 14–17th centuries (Gothic apse, c. 1355; dome rebuilt and raised in the 17th century, etc.), mosaics and revetment from the 19th century, columns looted by French troops in the 18th century though many were later returned, added back without knowledge as to their original locations in the 19th century. The structure was heavily damaged by allied bombing during WWII and significantly restored again in the second half of the twentieth century.

special thanks to Dr. Jenny H Shaffer, New York University
speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
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In its diversity and longevity this building is like no other, I'm glad you visited this remarkable gem.

martijnkeisers
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Your videos are always amazing! They're easy to understand, clear and neat. It's such a pleasure to watch and listen to them.

vincenza
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Those arches of two colors are very iconic and influential, even in today’s pop culture. The set designer for the Lord of the Rings trilogy drew on those when designing the palace throne room in Minas Tirith, seen in the Return of the King.

kathyastrom
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I visited the dome a few years ago, including the treasury and Charlemagne's throne. It's magnificient. I never felt the weight of history, as you put it, so much as in this place. Actually, to me it doesn't feel so much as a weight, but more as sublime majesty that irradiates from this building.

larsw
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3:17 "Henry II managed to become king and emperor" – and he did so in my little home village in Bavaria! In 1002, he was heading to meet the funeral procession of his predecessor Otto III, which came on the Via Claudia from Italy, and happened to meet them in my home village Polling in Upper Bavaria. Our monastery was still in ruins since the Hun invasion in 955. But eight years later, in 1010, Henry II remembered where he de facto had become king and emperor, and he re-established the monastery, which then thrived for another 800 years …

hape
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Steve and Beth your the best, love your presentation, it’s so soothing

russfranck
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Its amazing after all this time we still have the bones of Charlemagne

starkillerdude
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Wow - I had no idea the Aachen chapel had so many layers of history to see. As with all your videos (even those covering art or architecture of which I am familiar), you tell me something new. Thank you! :)

curiousworld
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You can clearly see here that great art is always international. Thank you so much.
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michaelbaumgart
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And needless to say, another excellent presentation.

michaelhealy
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i rarely comment on videos, but i just want to say that i enjoy the content that you guys create. i can tell how passionate you are at sharing facts about art history and techniques. thanks for keeping history interesting!

sunluvuu
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Beautiful! I have never heard of this chapel. So much history. Thank you for showing this, I love history and ancestry. Charlemagne is one of my ancient ancestors.

deniseroe
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Timely for today. 🙃
The view around 0:30 was so stunning. Another place I could only imagine walking into and being breathless. This intro definitely had me curious about how other famous / historical buildings, landmarks, etc have been preserved and maintained / or inevitably changed over time.

Oh my gosh, the Ottonians knew how to party - that doggone ambo is gorgeous! I can't imagine not noticing it - I'd be marveling at the beauty and randomness of it for a long time before staring at something else.

Dr. Harris made me laugh around 5:45: "Ey yo, Vinnie! Lemme get some spolia!" I'm so mad at myself for thinking of that and laughing as much as I am, but I guess I'm already primed to think about New York when I come here. Gonna play my Freud card and blame my subconscious. 😌

The breakdown of the Chapel's history at the end was so impressive. I just want to breathe the air in a place like that...

Sasha
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Oh. I live right next to that church. Great to see it being covered! :D

NyloElLobo
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When visiting, please visit the treasury in the basement. It's called the Domschatzkammer, and it contains a most interesting and memorable collection of artifacts and treasures.

railroller
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Brilliant! Wish this had been around when I visited Aachen in 2008.

charlesrae
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what an insane building, crazy amalgamation, and amazing art history lesson in itself ... despite the cacophony of styles occurring, it's amazing in a sense that it's still standing and among us

clumsydad
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I just can't get over the palettes and colours they had back then. So vibrant. That napoleon picture is still a favourite - stunning!

myindigoblues
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Thank You for this history lesson featuring a landmark in my family's birthplace. I have visited Aachen a few times in my adult life, and always made time to wander through the Aachener Dom. History pours through the building, and I soak it up. You explain the various layers of its very long life so well; I can feel the flow of history as it changes the structure over the centuries.

tytn
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A succinct and effective presentation! Bravo and many thanks!

Lonigo