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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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115:26

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

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/28

In this week's episode, Mary pays a visit to her baby son and then everything goes really badly. Content warning SA: 1:08:10-1:09:29 -- 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’ Secretary: William Maitland--Politician, Reformer, and Conspirator by Robert

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38:38

Author Interview: Claudia Cravens (Lucky Red)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/23

Talking with author Claudia Cravens about her queer wild west brothel revenge historical novel, Lucky Red! Keep up with Claudia on Instagram @claudia.cravens and Twitter @claudia_cravens -- Buy Lucky Red at bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780593498248 -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon Vulgar History merch available at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shoppers) and vulgarhistory.redbubble.com (better for international shoppers) -- Vulgar

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113:18

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

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/21

In which Mary attends the wedding of two of her favourite servants. Content warning: murder Here's the drawing of Kirk O'Field we discuss. And here's the mermaid drawing. -- 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 Mary Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley by Alison Weir Mary Queen of Scots’ Downfall: The Life and Murder of Henry Lord Darnley by

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42:50

Author Interview: Mattie Kahn (Young and Restless:...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/16

* Audio note: my mic was a little different this week just FYI ** I'm joined this week by Mattie Kahn, author of the new book Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions. From the American Revolution itself to the Civil Rights Movement to nuclear disarmament protests and the women’s liberation movement, through Black Lives Matter and school strikes for climate, Mattie Kahn uncovers how girls have leveraged their unique strengths, from fandom to intimate friendships, to organize

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111:59

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

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/14

This week, Mary, Queen of Scots hosts an eventful dinner party. Content warning: murder -- References: Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary Queen of Scots by Jennifer Morag Henderson David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots: Murder at Holyrood by David Tweedie Embroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare Hunter Mary Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley by Alison Weir Mary Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy Rizzio: A Novella by

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71:26

Rerelease: La Chevalière d'Éon (with Maya Deane)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/13

As a Pride Month treat, enjoy this remastered version of last year's episode about La Chevalière d'Éon, with special guest Maya Deane! Maya's book Wrath Goddess Sing was recently nominated for a Lambda Literary Award, and has just come out in paperback, so it seemed a great time to revisit this, one of my favourite interviews! Learn more about Maya and Wrath Goddess Sing at mayadeane.com Purchase a copy of her book anywhere you get books, including at bookshop.org via this link:

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40:31

Author Interview: Rita Chang-Eppig (Deep as the Sky,...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/09

* The audio is a bit different sounding in this episode, just FYI, due to mic issues on my end * Today's a special author interview, because this is a historical fiction novel about someone already profiled on Vulgar History! In the previous episode, I referred to this person as Zheng Yi Sao, which is a name referring to her as the wife of someone else. This novel is all about her story on its own terms, which is why author Rita Chang-Eppig uses the name Shek Yeung. Rita's new novel about Shek

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68:09

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

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/07

In this week's episode, Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I both engage in some matchmaking. References: David Rizzio and Mary, Queen of Scots: Murder at Holyrood by David Tweedie 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: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy -- Get merch

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37:02

Author Interview: Logan Steiner (After Anne)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/06/02

In this episode, I'm joined by author Logan Steiner to discuss her new novel After Anne. After Anne is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of the Anne of Green Gables series. Learn more about Logan and After Anne at logansteiner.com -- Buy After Anne at bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780063246454 -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon Vulgar History merch available at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for

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83:08

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

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/31

In which Mary, Queen of Scots goes with her half-brother James to visit the Northern parts of her kingdom. -- 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: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy Mary Was Here: where Mary Queen of Scots went and what she did there by

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64:56

Author Interview: Debra Magpie Earling (The Lost...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/26

I'm joined for an incredibly interesting conversation with author Debra Magpie Earling, author of the new historical fiction novel The Lost Journals of Sacajewea. Among the most memorialized women in American history, Sacajewea served as interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. In this visionary novel, acclaimed Indigenous author Debra Magpie Earling brings this mythologized figure vividly to life, casting unsparing light on the men who brutalized her and recentering Sacajewea

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90:08

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

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/24

Our in-depth discussion of the life of Mary, Queen of Scot’s begins! In France! Just like Reign! 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 Mary Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy Mary Was Here: where Mary Queen of Scots Went and what she did There by Historic Scotland -- Get merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and

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45:55

Author Interview: Jane Draycott (Cleopatra's...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/19

Everyone knows the name Cleopatra, but her daughter Cleopatra Selene is little-known these days. Jane Draycott has written the first modern biography of one of the most influential yet long-neglected rulers of the ancient world: Cleopatra Selene!. -- Learn more about Cleopatra's Daughter: From Roman Prisoner to African Queen, here Learn more about Jane and her research here Follow Jane on Twitter @JLDraycott -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon -- Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org,

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73:46

Author Interview: Celia Bell (The Disenchantment)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/17

Marie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville, Baroness d'Aulnoy, aka Countess d'Aulnoy, aka Madame d'Aulnoy, was a French author who invented the term "fairy tales". She also was one of many real-life figures who inspired Celia Bell to write her historical fiction novel, THE DISENCHANTMENT. Celia joins us to talk about her book, which is a fictional story about a passionate love affair between two noblewomen who wish to free themselves from their repressive society, whatever the cost. There's also murder

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34:22

Author Interview: Elizabeth Chadwick (The King's Jewel)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/12

Nesta, or Nest ferch Rhys, was a Welsh princess in the late 11th and early 12th century. Her father was the last King of Wales, and Nesta was taken to England where she became mistress of the future Henry II. Her story is so fascinating and deserves to be better known, which is why it's so great bestselling historical fiction author Elizabeth Chadwick has written a new book about her! Elizabeth joins me to share the story of Nesta and talk about her latest book, THE KING'S JEWEL. Learn more about

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160:53

Queen Charlotte (with Lana Wood Johnson)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/10

So who was the real Queen Charlotte aka Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz? Was she at all like the spirited heroine of the Bridgerton spinoff series? Or was she actually the most basic and bland person ever profiled on this podcast? And if the latter, how low will her score be? This episode was recorded before QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY came out on Netflix, and contains no spoilers! But also, we didn't know what the show was like when we had this discussion, so bear that in

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111:20

Queen Charlotte and Race (with Dr. Brooke Newman and...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/05

The new Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story adapts the real-life story of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, presenting her as a Black woman living in 18th-century England. There have long been rumours about Charlotte's real-life Black ancestry. To understand this complex situation, I sat down with two experts to learn more. ** Content warning: at around 1:33:25, the derogatory racial term "mulatto" is used twice, in a historical context. ** Stacey Morrell is a Ph.D. candidate at

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70:28

Catherine de'Medici, Part Three (with Lana Wood Johnson)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/05/03

All scandalicious things must come to an end, and so it is with the unrelentingly wild saga of Catherine de'Medici. But how will she score on the Fredegund Memorial Scandilicous Scale??? -- Here's a link to Lana Wood Johnson's two YA novels: Books by Lana Wood Johnson -- References: Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de'Medici by Estelle Paranque The Rival Queens: Catherine De' Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom by Nancy

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71:08

Author Interview: Valerie Fridland (Like, Literally,...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/04/28

This week we're talking about the history of language with Dr. Valerie Fridland, author of the new book Like Literally Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. Valerie has a PhD in linguistics and is a Professor and former Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English at the University of Nevada in Reno. Learn more about Valerie and her book here Click to buy a copy on Bookshop.org -- Tits Oit For Trans Rights http://vulgarhistory.com/donate -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon

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59:23

Catherine de'Medici, Part Two (with Lana Wood Johnson)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2023/04/26

The second part of Catherine de’Medici’s story, or, how do you solve a problem like De Guises? -- Here's a link to the fundraiser: Tits Out For Trans Rights Here's a link to Lana Wood Johnson's two YA novels: Books by Lana Wood Johnson -- References: Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de'Medici by Estelle Paranque The Rival Queens: Catherine De' Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom by Nancy Goldstone -- Support Vulgar History on

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