Armchair Historians

Anne Marie Cannon

What's your favorite history? Each interview on this podcast begins with this one question. Our guests are people who like history and get really excited about a particular time, place or person from our distant or not so distant past. The jumping off point is the place where our they became curious then entered the rabbit hole into discovery through scholarly research, pop culture, documentaries, other podcasts...We look at history through the filter of other peoples eyes.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=965986

  1. Jason Sandy: How A Riverbed Became The Largest Open-Air Museum In London

    OCT 19

    Jason Sandy: How A Riverbed Became The Largest Open-Air Museum In London

    Send us a text This week’s Rewind episode brings back one of our most memorable conversations—perfect for anyone who’s ever felt that jolt of wonder holding a fragment of the past. Anne Marie sits down with noted mudlark Jason Sandy—member of the Society of Thames Mudlarks, trustee of the Thames Museum Trust, and co-author of Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London’s Lost Treasures—to explore the River Thames as the longest open-air archaeological site in London. Jason shares how a National Geographic segment sent him down to the foreshore, the thrill of finding a Roman bone hairpin now on display at the Museum of London, the camaraderie (and ethics) of the mudlarking community, and what it was like to metal-detect in the Tower of London’s moat. We also talk permits, recording finds, Totally Thames exhibitions, and why ordinary objects—buttons, pipe stems, combs—tell extraordinary stories. Highlights What makes London’s tidal Thames uniquely rich for findsFrom Native American arrowheads to Roman London: Jason’s path to mudlarkingThe Roman hairpin “holy grail” and donating to the Museum of LondonHow the Society of Thames Mudlarks works (and why there’s a waitlist)Recording artifacts with the Portable Antiquities SchemeCommunity spotlights: fellow mudlarks, favorite finds, and a life-changing Victoria Cross discoveryBehind the scenes: searching the Tower of London moat and what those regimental buttons revealedThe vision for a hands-on Thames Museum where visitors can learn on the foreshoreAbout Our Guest Jason Sandy is an American-born architect/developer who moved to London in 2007 and discovered mudlarking in 2012. He’s a Society of Thames Mudlarks member, a Thames Museum Trust trustee, and co-author of Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London’s Lost Treasures. He lectures widely, appears on television, and shares finds on Instagram @jasonmudlark. Links & Resources Jason on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonmudlark Thames Mudlarking: Searching for London’s Lost Treasures (book)Thames Museum Trust: https://thamesmuseum.org Portable Antiquities Scheme (UK): https://finds.org.uk Museum of London: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk If you enjoyed this Rewind, please follow, leave a 5-star review, and share the episode with a fellow history-lover. Want to support the show? Join us on Patreon/Ko-fi and keep the stories flowing. Support the show Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    56 min
  2. Eric Walter, My Amityville Horror, Minisode

    OCT 13

    Eric Walter, My Amityville Horror, Minisode

    Send us a text In this special Halloween edition minisode, host Anne Marie Cannon continues her conversation with documentary filmmaker Eric Walter, diving into the making of his award-winning film My Amityville Horror. In the documentary, Daniel Lutz recounts his own chilling version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975—an experience that would inspire a best-selling novel and a long-running series of films. Together, Anne Marie and Eric discuss the blurred lines between truth, trauma, and the paranormal, and what it means to live inside a story that the world refuses to let die. My Amityville Horror combines years of Walter’s independent research with eyewitness accounts and investigative reporting, revealing the most intimate and psychological portrait of the case to date. This episode follows Part 1, Episode 23, Dark Side of the Mountain, in our Halloween series—two eerie tales that remind us history can be every bit as haunting as fiction. Eric Walter Website My Amityville Horror Website To Support Armchair Historians: Patreon Ko-fi Support the show Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    23 min
  3. Eric Walter, Dark Side of the Mountain, The Disappearance of Keith Reinhard

    OCT 13

    Eric Walter, Dark Side of the Mountain, The Disappearance of Keith Reinhard

    Send us a text Every town has its ghosts. For the quiet Colorado mining town of Silver Plume, those ghosts are real people who vanished without a trace. In this two-part Halloween special of Armchair Historians, host Anne Marie Cannon talks with award-winning filmmaker Eric Walter, whose documentaries explore the unsettling corners of human experience. Walter’s film Dark Side of the Mountain investigates the mysterious disappearance of journalist Keith Reinhard, whose story eerily mirrors that of another missing man, Tom Young—both from the same street, a year apart. Together, Anne Marie and Eric delve into obsession, synchronicity, and the strange overlap between fact and folklore. Eric Walter’s previous work includes My Amityville Horror (IFC Films), one of the top festival genre films of 2012. His editing and producing credits span Netflix, Amazon Prime, FX, AMC, and Disney+. This episode remains one of Armchair Historians’ most-listened stories—perfect for those who like their history with a chill down the spine. 🎧 Today we talk to Eric Walter about the mysterious disappearance of Keith Reinhard in Silver Plume, Colorado. Eric Walter is an award-winning director, editor, and documentary filmmaker in Los Angeles, known for producing investigative nonfiction films that explore bizarre cold cases, unexplained phenomena, and the dark side of human psychology. His directorial debut, My Amityville Horror, was named one of the top 10 festival genre films of 2012. The film was distributed theatrically by IFC Films and is currently available on streaming services.  As a lead editor for feature films, docuseries, and commercial advertising campaigns, Eric’s work has spanned across a variety of platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, FX, AMC, Disney+ and many others. He also frequently serves as an expert on the Amityville Horror case, having recently been profiled by networks such as ABC, A&E, and Travel Channel. Eric’s second documentary feature, Dark Side of the Mountain, is slated for release in 2021. Support the show Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    56 min
  4. Last Train Leaving Belgium, Part 1

    11/08/2024

    Last Train Leaving Belgium, Part 1

    Send us a text It's been a while, fellow Armchair Historians! Welcome back to the show!! This episode is the first in a series. This supplementary podcast to the in-production documentary Last Train Leaving Belgium is the first episode, which introduces the story of Therese, an eight-year-old Belgian child facing the soon-to-be occupation of her country by foreign invaders. Over the next few weeks, we will rebroadcast all the previous episodes of Last Train Leaving Belgium. We welcome you to join us on this poignant journey about a time that shares parallels to the world we are currently living in. Be sure to check out the links below for more resources. Website: Last Train Leaving Belgium Instagram: Last Train Leaving Belgium Facebook:  Last Train Leaving Belgium Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Twitter: @ArmchairHistor1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    20 min
  5. PART 2: Under the Banner of King Death, Marcus Rediker and David Lester

    03/01/2023

    PART 2: Under the Banner of King Death, Marcus Rediker and David Lester

    Send us a text PART 2 listen to PART1 here: Ahoy, mateys! Anne Marie here! In this episode, we share part 2 of Anne Marie's interview with Marcus Rediker and David Lester about their graphic novel, Under the Banner of King Death. Yup, that’s right, we’re going to talk about Pirates. If you listened to our most recent mini episode, you met David and Marcus in our Let’s get Quizzical segment. Not only do we talk about egalitarian style government on the pirate ship, we also talk about the evolution of David and Marcus’s collaboration and how Marcus’s scholarly work is transformed into a graphic novel under the skillful hands of David. Under the Banner of King Death: http://www.beacon.org/Under-the-Banner-of-King-Death-P1928.aspx David Lester, wesite: https://davidlesterartmusicdesign.wordpress.com Daavid Lester, Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lester_(musician) Marcus Rediker: https://www.marcusrediker.com Mecca Normal: https://meccanormal.wordpress.com Riot grrl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_grrrl Christopher Hill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hill_(historian) The World Turned Upside Down: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/321708/the-world-turned-upside-down-by-christopher-hill/ Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Twitter: @ArmchairHistor1 Facebook: Support the show Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @armchairhistorians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairhistorians Support Armchair Historians: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductions Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    36 min
5
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30 Ratings

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What's your favorite history? Each interview on this podcast begins with this one question. Our guests are people who like history and get really excited about a particular time, place or person from our distant or not so distant past. The jumping off point is the place where our they became curious then entered the rabbit hole into discovery through scholarly research, pop culture, documentaries, other podcasts...We look at history through the filter of other peoples eyes.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=965986