Bell's Books and Blog Podcast

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 including Nero. She then transitions into the story of Joan of Arc,...

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 tales of headless Queens, executed witches, and tormente...

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 in these infamous locations. From the...

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 and mythical narratives that have shaped the story over time. J...

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 and potent signal picked up in 1977 that...

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 the 'Ship of Gold,' which sank during a hurricane, taking millions of dollars in...

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 delves into the mystery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist in 1990, where two th...

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 the discovery of the Dead Sea S...

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 liberties. The episode then dis...

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 Diaries scandal that rocked the 1980s, revealing the greed and negligence...

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 the role of the free press revealed by Watergate, the...

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 significant narrative of resistance against socio-political oppression...

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 Spy for 40 years. Jane then delves into three storie...

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 and Cold War era. The episode also travels back to 19th-century F...

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 ascertain its location. Further, Jane leads an exploration of the...

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 unsolved Beale Ciphers, encoded texts believed to hold the key to a buried treasur...