ARMCHAIR HISTORIANS — Season 5, Episode 1
“Under One Roof: A New Season, A New Chapter”

Hello, fellow Armchair Historians. Welcome back.

In this Season 5 premiere, I’m officially bringing everything I create—podcasting, historical fiction, research rabbit holes, vintage fashion history, and documentary work—under one roof. You can now find the whole universe (and all the links) at my home base:
https://www.amcannon.com/

We’re also living through a moment that can feel disorienting and heavy—when truth feels slippery, the rules feel optional, and basic decency can seem in short supply. That’s exactly why history matters. Not as escapism, but as a compass: a way to remember what happened, how people resisted, how communities survived, and what it costs when power goes unchecked.

This season, I’m leaning into the kinds of history I’m always drawn to:
• stories that amplify diverse voices
• lives lived at the edges of power
• the overlooked, the underestimated, the nearly-forgotten
• and the tangible traces of the past you can hold in your hand

NEW THIS SEASON: FIRST GUESTS
Our first two guests of Season 5:
• Janis Robinson Daly (historical fiction + women’s stories)
https://janisrdaly.com/
• Barbara Stark-Nemon (award-winning author of women’s & Jewish historical fiction)
https://www.barbarastarknemon.com/

A.M. CANNON + THE BEDLAM SERIES
My debut novel (Book 1 of The Bedlam Series), The Case of Lord Simon, arrives in May 2026.
Moving forward, I’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes research, and historical context connected to the world of Bedlam—because the history behind the fiction is half the obsession.

Explore The Bedlam Series (and related goodies):
https://www.amcannon.com/items

Want a doorway into the series first? (The Sum of Broken Rooms):
https://www.amcannon.com/items/this-is-a-title-01

LAST TRAIN LEAVING BELGIUM (DOCUMENTARY)
I’ll also share occasional updates on my documentary project, Last Train Leaving Belgium. It’s currently on the back burner while The Bedlam Series gains momentum—but the story is still close to my heart.

Listen here:
Part 1: https://armchairhistorians.buzzsprout.com/1020073/episodes/16070462-last-train-leaving-belgium-part-1
Part 2: https://armchairhistorians.buzzsprout.com/1020073/episodes/16105753-last-train-leaving-belgium-part-2-jeff-lipkes

HISTORY I KEEP COMING BACK TO (DIVERSE VOICES + “WHY HISTORY”)
Victoria Woodhull — th

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