After detailed scans of the find and a yearslong preservation process, experts identified the material as a 1,600-year-old purple fabric woven with gold threads. Its purple dye, now faded to a red ...

The iconic sculptures, carved by Gislebertus in the Romanesque style, are equally engaging. Recent visitors said the Cathédrale Saint-Lazare d'Autun stands out among European cathedrals for its ...