Jackson DuBois is one of two Americans involved in the rebuilding of the spire of the Notre Dame cathedral which was ravaged by a fire in 2019. DuBois is part of an international group of volunteer timber framers who specialize in restoring historical monuments using centuries-old methods. Host Carolyn Beeler talks to DuBois about the specific skills needed to rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral which is scheduled to reopen later this year.
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