In 1978, Chinese workers dredging a river channel unexpectedly found the Zeng Hou Yi chime bells

A remarkable archaeological find in China in 1978 unearthed 65 ancient bronze chime bells belonging to Marquis Yi of Zeng.
National Catholic Register

An Exorcist Explains Why the Devil Hates Bells So Much

“The devil hates everything beautiful and the bells are specifically used to draw attention to the divine worship of God.” Nine new bells are displayed in the nave of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris ...
The Irish Times

The ancient hand-bells that still ring true for every Christian faith on these islands

Four-sided hand-bells are emblematic of the early Irish church. They were used from St Patrick’s time in the 5th century and – like the cow-bells they copied – were made at first from sheet iron.
NPR

We Meet The People Who Ring The Bells In Boston's Old North Church

In the spirit of Independence Day, we meet the guild of bellringers that is still pulling the ropes at Boston's Old North Church. Just like Paul Revere did nearly 300 years ago. The oldest church ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Hear the Bells of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral Ring Out for the First Time in More Than Five Years

Three new bells arrived for installation at Notre-Dame on November 7. One of the bells had been used for the Summer Olympics in Paris. Chesnot / Getty Images For the first time in more than five years ...