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1204
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Crusaders attack, desecrate and plunder the Hagia Sophia. Today, most of Hagia Sophia's riches can be seen in the treasury of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.
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1237
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Lincoln Cathedral's central tower collapses
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1290
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The Church of St. John the Baptist is pulled down to make room for the Mob Quad of Merton College.
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1316
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An earthquake partially destroys Altamura Cathedral, after which it is renovated by Robert of Anjou.
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1549
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Spire of Lincoln Cathedral's central tower blows down in storm
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1652
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Lightning damages the bell tower.
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1801
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As part of his alterations to the Commons Chamber to make room for new Irish MPs, James Wyatt rips out medieval furnishings and destroys medieval wall paintings.
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1814
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British troops set fire to U.S. Capitol during War of 1812
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24 Aug 1814
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British troops invade and set fire to the hastily-abandoned White House
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16 Oct 1834
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Tally-Sack Fire at Houses of Parliament
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1849
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Garibaldi blows up the Milvian Bridge to slow the advance of French troops.