# Why don't we build cathedrals any more?

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Podcast: [Weird Medieval Guys](https://stenobird.com/podcast/weird-medieval-guys-6437418)
Published: 2026-05-11T17:24:38+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/weirdmedievalguys/2813628
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