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Explore the weird, the wonderful, and the whimsical at BellFest – from exclusive events and happenings, to behind-the-scenes access at some of the most fascinating historical sites in Washington, D.C.

Campanology Word of the Day: Method

If you listen closely to the jubilant ringing of peal bells, you might be able to discern a pattern. Try to pick out one individual bell by listening for its...

The Lutine Bell at Lloyd’s of London

When a ship sinks, significant assets slip beneath the waves – lives are lost, the vessel is fragmented, and the cargo is buried under shifting sands and colonizing...

Our Letter to the Editor of The Economist

A recent article printed in The Economist tells of the movement of bronze bells during World War II and ongoing efforts to correct 80-year-old wrongs through...

New Book on Bells Just Released

When Jaan Whitehead was a little girl, she marveled at a collection of handheld bells gathered from all corners of the globe by her intrepid great-grandmother....

Bells Are For Winners

What is it about the crisp ring of a bell that signals achievement has been won? Perhaps it is the feeling of sweet aural relief after an exhausting trial. Maybe it’s...

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