In early days and in many cultures today, bells have been associated with magic and superstition. Their ringing functioned as a protective means of driving away the evil forces. As far back as 1300 BC ...

As winter weather sets in, local volunteers and donations help provide essential clothing and supplies to those in need.

The sound of bells seemed to be a call to the ... It made me think about how rare it is these days for church bells to draw anyone’s attention, let alone an entire global audience.

This process accelerated over the 20th century, and the distinct sound of each church or community bell became lost. “All bells now sounded the same,” Mr. Llop i Bayo says, and the traditional ...

Church bells are synonymous with Christmas, but could the sound of them ringing soon be consigned to history? This is the concern outlined in a report by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers ...