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Vulgar History: Regency Era

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A feminist women"s history comedy podcast. We look at history through a feminist lens, focusing on the women often removed from the narrative.

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77:55

Elagabalus (with Kit Heyam)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/09/23

Thinking about the Roman Empire? If you weren't before, you are now! Friend of the podcast Dr. Kit Heyam is back to discuss the fascinating life of ancient Roman emperor Elagabalus (aka Heliogabalus). Elagabalus's reign was short, and odd, and the way it was written about (by haters) leaves many questions about their queer and trans identity. Kit is here to compassionately explore Elagabalus's life and story. Learn more about Kit and their work at kitheyam.com and follow them on Instagram

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40:04

Author Interview: Rosie Harte (The Royal Wardrobe: A...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/09/20

This week, author Rosie Harte joins us to talk about her new book The Royal Wardrobe: A Very Fashionable History of the Monarchy. In this book, she discusses iconic fashion moments of the British royals from the Tudor era to present day, answering questions like: how tits out was Anne of Denmark? Whither James VI/I's padded doublets? And, what's the deal with Charles II's pubic hair wig??? Plus: FRANCES HOWARD!! Learn more about Rosie and her work at rosieharte.com and follow her on TikTok

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92:27

The Four Marys

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/09/13

As a grand finale to the Mary, Queen of Scots series, we're taking a look at her girl squad: The Four Marys. Who were Mary Beaton, Seton, Fleming, and Livingston? If they were Golden Girls, who is the Dorothy? If they were in Blackpink, who is the main visual (and who is the lead dancer)? How do they match up with Reign's Aylee, Greer, Kenna, and Lola? Where did Mary Seton learn to do perms? Which of them has a sister who was legit a witch? References: Mary, Queen of Scots by Antonia

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46:11

Author Interview: Jenni Nuttall (Mother Tongue: The...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/09/06

Continuing on in our academic/linguistics era, I'm joined today by Dr. Jenni Nuttall to talk about her new book Mother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women's Words. So many of the words that we use to chronicle women’s lives feel awkward or alien. Medical terms are scrupulously accurate but antiseptic. Slang and obscenities have shock value, yet they perpetuate taboos. Where are the plain, honest words for women’s daily lives? Jenni is here to explain all! Learn more about Jenni and her work at

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98:48

Bess of Hardwick

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/08/30

Bess of Hardwick (birth name: Elizabeth Cavendish) appeared a few times throughout the Mary, Queen of Scots series. And today, we're diving into just how this low(ish) born woman became the second-wealthiest woman in Tudor England (after Queen Liz I). We spill all the tea: the four husbands, the attempted poisonings, the embroideries, her dealings with the Grey family, the house building, the useless sons (and step-sons) and the LATE BREAKING NEWS. -- References: Devices and Desires: Bess of

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45:09

Author Interview: Yunte Huang (Daughter of the...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/08/23

This week, we're talking with Yunte Huang about his new biography of movie star Anna May Wong, Daughter of the Dragon. A trenchant reclamation of the Chinese American movie star, whose battles against cinematic exploitation and endemic racism are set against the currents of twentieth-century history. Learn more about Yunte Huang and his books at yuntehuang.com. -- Buy Daughter of the Dragon from bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781631495809 -- Get

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68:27

Elisabeth of Valois (with Leah Redmond Chang)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/08/16

As part of the Mary, Queen of Scots series today we're talking about Mary's sister-in-law, Elisabeth of Valois. Our guest is Leah Redmond Chang, whose biography of Elisabeth, Catherine de'Medici, and Mary, Queen of Scots has just been published. Young Queens: Three Renaissance Queens and the Price of Power follows the intertwined stories of the three women from girlhood through young adulthood, painting a picture of a world in which a woman could wield power at the highest level yet remain at the

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38:31

Author Interview: Rachel Cantor (Half-Life of a...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/08/11

This week, I'm joined by author Rachel Cantor to talk about her new book, Half-Life of a Stolen Sister, a retelling of the story of the Brontë siblings. Chapter by chapter, the novel brings together diaries, letters, home movies, television and radio interviews, deathbed monologues, and fragments from the sprawling invented worlds of the siblings’ childhood. As it does so, a kaleidoscopic portrait emerges, giving us with startling intensity and invention new ways of seeing—and reading—the sisters

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35:40

Author Interview: Craig Shreve (The African Samurai)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/08/09

This week, we're talking with author Craig Shreve about his new novel, The African Samurai. Set in late 16th-century Africa, India, Portugal, and Japan, The African Samurai is a powerful historical novel based on the true story of Yasuke, Japan’s first foreign-born samurai and the only samurai of African descent. Learn more about Craig Shreve and his books at craigshreve.com and follow him on social media @ cgshreve -- Buy The African Samurai from bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this

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36:57

Author Interview: Jamila Ahmed (Every Rising Sun)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/08/04

Today we're talking with debut novelist Jamila Ahmed about her book Every Rising Sun. Every Rising Sun is a retelling of the tale of Scheherazade, set amid the real-life events of twelfth-century Persia and the third crusade. -- Buy Every Rising Sun from bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781250887078 -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon Vulgar History merch available at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shoppers) and vulgarhistory.redbubble.com

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155:00

There's Something About Mary, Queen of Scots: Part...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/08/02

When it comes to Mary's legacy and scandilicious score, there's too much for one person to cover. Which is why I've brought in Vulgar History all-stars (and Mary QofS fans) Allison Epstein and Lana Wood Johnson for this discussion. We also got input from author and Scottish person Jennifer Morag Henderson to help figure out the scores. Is it any wonder this is nearly 2.5 hours long? Mary deserves no less. -- Learn more about Lana Wood Johnson and her books at lanawoodjohnson.com and follow her on IG

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47:45

Author Interview: Genevieve Gornichec (The Weaver and...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/28

Talking about 10th-century Norway, the mythical figure of Gunnhild, and the importance of women's work with Genevieve Gornichec! Learn more about Genevieve and her books at genevievegornichec.com Buy The Weaver and the Witch Queen from bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780593438244 -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon Vulgar History merch available at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shoppers) and vulgarhistory.redbubble.com (better for

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51:33

There’s Something About Mary Queen of Scots: Bonus:...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/26

As a way to tie a bow on this season, we're learning more about Mary, Queen of Scots's inner life, motivations, and emotions through her use of textiles. I'm joined by author Clare Hunter, author of Embroidering Her Truth: Mary, Queen of Scots and the Language of Power, to discuss what we can learn about Mary from what she wore, and what she stitched. Learn more about Clare and her work at her website sewingmatters.co.uk Buy Embroidering Her Truth: Mary, Queen of Scots and the Language of Power from

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43:28

Author Interview: Nikki M. Taylor (Brooding Over...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/21

I'm joined this week by Nikki M. Taylor to discuss her fascinating new book, Brooding Over Bloody Revenge: Enslaved Women's Lethal Resistance. Nikki is Professor and Chair in the Department of History at Howard University. She specializes in nineteenth-century African American History. From the colonial through the antebellum era, enslaved women in the US used lethal force as the ultimate form of resistance. By amplifying their voices and experiences, Brooding over Bloody Revenge strongly challenges

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148:54

There's Something About Mary, Queen of Scots: Part...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/19

The saga of Mary, Queen of Scots concludes with the ultimate outfit reveal. And: so much spy shit!! -- References: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots: Elizabeth I and her Greatest Rival by Kate Williams Embroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare Hunter Imprisoning Mary, Queen of Scots: The Men Who Kept the Stuart Queen by Mickey Mayhew https://www.historytoday.com/archive/ridolfi-plot-1571 by Cyril

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49:42

Author Interview: Vanessa Riley (Queen of Exiles)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/13

Vanessa Riley's new book Queen of Exiles is about Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid Christophe, Queen of the Kingdom of Hayti. The story of her Regency reign and exile is ripped from the headlines for this historical fiction novel. Learn more about Vanessa, her book, and where she'll be appearing to promote this book at vanessariley.com -- Buy Queen of Exiles from bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780063270992 -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon Vulgar

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128:57

There's Something About Mary, Queen of Scots: Part...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/12

In this week's episode we get to talk about Mary's various treason embroidery projects AND learn the fates of several of our least-favourite Scottish men. Here is a link to Mary's embroideries we discuss today, including the treason pillow, the rhinocerote, and the "byrd of America". A Catte (by Mary, Queen of Scots) A Catte Named Hepburne (by Jan Jupiter) in the Vulgar History merch store -- References: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots: Elizabeth I and her Greatest Rival by Kate

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34:45

Author Interview: Angela Saini (The Patriarchs: The...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/07

Where did The Patriarchy™️ come from? Why has it been fucking up peoples lives in so many cultures in so many eras and geographic locations? Angela Saini is here to explain all in this chat about her book The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality. — Buy The Patriarchs at bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780807014547 -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon Vulgar History merch available at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shoppers) and

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92:35

There's Something About Mary, Queen of Scots: Part...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/07/05

In this week's episode, our girl is BACK as Mary dons at least one disguise and manipulates numerous fools around her! -- References: Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary Queen of Scots by Jennifer Morag Henderson Embroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare Hunter Homecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary Queen of Scots by Rosemary Goring Mary Queen of Scots: Escape from Lochleven Castle by Theresa Breslin Mary Queen of Scots’ Secretary: William

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109:18

Jean Gordon, Countess of Bothwell (with Jennifer...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/30

Amid the unrelenting grimness of the Mary, Queen of Scots story comes a NICE story with a HAPPY EVER AFTER ENDING. Let's all take a brain break to learn about Jean Gordon, daughter of Cock o' the North, briefly the wife of Bothwell, and how her life turned out GREAT after all that happened. My guest is Jennifer Morag Henderson, who wrote the book Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots, which I've been using as a resource in almost every episode this season! So it was great to

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