Modernizing was the least anachronistic option indeed! Cathedrals used to evolve and expand over time. Now they are frozen in time. Just like the political stat

Modernizing was the least anachronistic option indeed! Cathedrals used to evolve and expand over time. Now they are frozen in time. Just like the political state of the church. Major conservative donors blocked any attempt of modernization of Notre Dame. They insisted on reusing lead for the roofing. Highly inflammable wood for the hidden frame.