In this episode of the Bell's Books and Blog Podcast, Author Jane M. Bell explores some incredible stories of historical discoveries found in the unlikeliest of places. Bell discusses the discovery of a $100 million Caravaggio masterpiece found hidden in a French attic, and the mystery surrounding its origin and uncertain future. The episode then takes listeners to Japan, where a thousand-year-old samurai sword was found in a shrine attic, revealing valuable insights into Japan's feudal past. The podcast wraps up in Maine, where renovation at a University building unveiled a collection of centuries-old handwritten notes from teenagers, offering a touching glimpse into life in early 19th-century America. These stories underscore the idea that history is all around us, waiting to be rediscovered.
