Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast
Episodes
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November 29, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog November 29, 2024 — The History Behind American Thanksgiving Traditions
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell explores the history and traditions of Thanksgiving. She starts with the story of Sarah Josepha Hale who, in addition to authoring ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’, led a 17-year-long campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Jane then shifts to the […]
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November 22, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog November 22, 2024 — Hidden Messages in Famous Works of Art
In this episode of Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell explores theories of hidden messages within world-renowned masterpieces. She kicks off by discussing Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’, exploring theories of hidden codes, the speculated presence of Mary Magdalene, and a possible secret melody embedded in the art. The journey continues […]
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November 16, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog November 15, 2024 — Famous Disguises and Double Lives
The latest episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, hosted by Jane M. Bell, explored intriguing stories of famous disguises and double lives from history. The episode began with the tale of Marie Antoinette’s failed escape attempt during the French revolution, which ultimately led to the demise of the French monarchy. The narrative then […]
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November 8, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog November 8, 2024 — Historic Military Heros
The recent episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, hosted by Jane M. Bell, focuses on honoring some profound military heroes in observation of Veterans Day. The spotlighted figures include Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a Civil War surgeon and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, the prowess of the Native American […]
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November 1, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog November 1, 2024 — Politics and Power Plays Through the Ages
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, Jane M. Bell explores the historical power plays and betrayals from Ancient Rome to Renaissance Italy. With a deep dive into the political intrigue in Ancient Rome, she unveils the infamous power struggles from Julius Caesar’s assassination to the rise and fall of many emperors […]
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October 25, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog October 25, 2024 — Historic Haunted Locations
In the latest episode of Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, Jane M. Bell takes listeners on an eerie journey through the histories of three of the most haunted locations around the world: the Tower of London, Salem, Massachusetts, and the Winchester Mystery House. Jane unpacks the rich and dark history surrounding each location, sharing chilling […]
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October 18, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog October 18, 2024 — Historic Hauntings, Curses, and Lost Souls
In this thrilling episode of Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell explores the haunting tales of Loch Leven Castle in Scotland, Houska Castle in the Czech Republic, and Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington D.C. She takes listeners on a spine-chilling journey, revealing stories of spectral apparitions, eerie occurrences, and lost souls lingering […]
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October 11, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog October 11, 2024 — Historical Dark Legends
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, Jane M. Bell explores the intriguing world of dark legends and mythologies that have persisted for centuries. She starts by delving into the mesmerizing tale of the Mummy’s Curse, a legend intertwined with the ancient culture of Egypt, discussing the blend of real historical events […]
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October 4, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog October 4, 2024 — Historical Unexplained Phenomena
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, Jane M. Bell delves into the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, the Wow! Signal, and the Antikythera Mechanism. She explores the unique magnetic anomalies and possible methane hydrates of the Bermuda Triangle, famed for its many unexplained disappearances. Jane discusses the Wow! Signal, an unrepeatable […]
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September 27, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog September 27, 2024 — Historical Lost Treasures
In this episode of Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, Jane M. Bell takes a captivating journey through history’s lost treasures, exploring mysteries of The Amber Room, S.S. Central America, and the Flor de la Mar. Jane unravels the intriguing history of the Amber Room, lost during World War II, and delves into the tale of […]
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September 20, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog September 20, 2024 — Historical Heists
In this episode of Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, hosted by Jane M. Bell, listeners are taken on a journey through some of history’s most daring heists. Jane explores the details of the Great Train Robbery of 1963, where a gang of criminals took millions of pounds from a moving train in Britain. She also […]
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September 13, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog September 13, 2024 — Historic Revolutionary Discoveries
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, Jane M. Bell discusses three revolutionary discoveries that greatly impacted our understanding of history and science. She begins with the Rosetta Stone, an artifact that helped decipher the enigmatic Egyptian hieroglyphs, shedding light on ancient Egyptian culture, religion, and daily life. Next, Jane dives into […]
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September 6, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog September 6, 2024 — Historic Undercover Operations
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell focuses on undercover operations throughout history, starting with the FBI program known as COINTELPRO. This initiative from the 1950s to 1970s aimed to disrupt political organizations deemed ‘dangerous’ or ‘radical,’ leading to controversies about the balance between national security and civil […]
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August 30, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog August 30, 2024 — Famous Forgeries
In the latest episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog podcast, host Jane M. Bell discusses some of the most significant historical forgeries that have fooled the world, shedding light on the deceptive nature of these productions and the grave effects they’ve had on society. The episode kicks off with a deep-dive into the Hitler […]
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August 23, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog August 16, 2024 — Historical Political Intrigue
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, Jane M. Bell dives into the world of historical political scandals, covering major stories from the Watergate scandal to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination that sparked World War I. Jane provides insightful retrospect on the lasting impact of these events, like […]
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August 16, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog August 16, 2024 — Legendary Figures
In the latest episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, hosted by author Jane M. Bell offers listeners a deep dive into the realm of myth, history, and folklore of English tales. She embarks on an exploration of Robin Hood, dissecting the legendary figure’s significance as a symbol of justice and rebellion, highlighting his […]
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August 9, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog August 9, 2024 — Medical Mysteries and Historical Pandemics
The recent episode of Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, narrated by Jane M. Bell, delves into the gripping tales of the past, touching base on historical espionage and delving deep into three mesmerizing historical events. The podcast begins with the intriguing community feedback about Melita Norwood, a British woman who secretly worked as a Soviet […]
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August 2, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog August 2, 2024 — Espionage Through the Ages
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell leads listeners on a thrilling journey through critical espionage moments in history. She introduces listeners to the world of the Cambridge Five, British spies who betrayed their country by passing crucial information to the Soviet Union during the World War II […]
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July 25, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog July 26, 2024 — Lost Cities and Hidden Treasures
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell guides listeners on an exploration of legendary lost cities and hidden treasures, beginning with the elusive South American city of gold, El Dorado. Jane outlines the traditional origins of the city and the various theories spawned over centuries in attempts to […]
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July 18, 2024
Bell’s Books and Blog July 19, 2024 — Hidden Codes and Secret Societies
In this episode of the Bell’s Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell delves into the intriguing world of hidden codes and secret societies. She explores the mysterious Priory of Sion, a secret society dating back to the First Crusade, whose modern mythos was largely shaped by a 1960s hoax. Jane also discusses the […]