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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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63:29

Kristina of Sweden, part four

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/07/13

In the conclusion of this Kristina of Sweden four-part saga, our heroine finds that her can't-be-tamed #JustBeingMiley personality can get in the way of her plans to take over Naples, Sweden, and Poland. But she gets a new house, drinks so much orange juice, and continues living this perplexing life that truly can't be described any way but EPIC. References: Christina, Queen of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric by Veronica Buckley History of Yesterday article by Ira Larsdotter Info

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72:55

Kristina of Sweden, part three

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/07/06

This episode finds Kristina of Sweden entering her BANGERZ era as she a) shaves her head b) is a wrecking ball all over Rome as she ponders how to live as a Freelance Queen/King. She meets some new friends (some of whom aren't grifters), is surprisingly chill about other peoples' religions, goes TITS OUT both with her collection of erotic artwork AND her neckline, and, fully just vibes out with the electric enthusiasm of a recently escaped bear that's been held captive

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68:50

Kristina of Sweden, part two

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/06/29

If this was an episode of Friends, it would be called THE ONE WHERE SHE YEETS THE CROWN. Picking up from part one, Kristina is Teen Queen/King of Sweden and her main focus is doing the opposite of what Axel Oxenstierna wants her to do. But the more she remains Queen/King, the more she starts to channel Belle from Beauty and the Beast, wanting adventures in the great wide somewhere. And so, as Big Freedia says in the latest Beyonce song, time for her to release her job! References: Christina, Queen

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74:16

Kristina of Sweden, part one

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/06/22

Kristina of Sweden, like her distant ancestress Princess Cecilia of Sweden, wasn't going to let being a Swedish Royal get in the way of her just vibing out and doing wtf she wanted. In part one, we learn about her parents, the non-typical manner in which she was brought up, and the first years of her reign. We also talk a bit about her gender identity and the longstanding rumours that she may have had intersex traits. Learn more about intersex people at InterAct Advocates for Intersex Youth:

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70:58

La Chevalière d'Éon (with Maya Deane)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/06/15

We're joined by author Maya Deane (Wrath Goddess Sing) to talk about La Chevalière d'Éon, an audacious and incredibly interesting trans woman from 18th century France who was a spy, soldier, author, celebrity, and overall icon. Along the way, Maya also shares the stories of Joseph Boulange Le Chevalier De Saint-Georges, the Abbé de Choisy/Comtesse de Barres, Prince Philippe, and Achilles herself! Learn more about Maya and her book Wrath Goddess Sing, including links to buy a copy, at

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64:14

Author Interview: Tracy Dawson (Let Me Be Frank:...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/06/08

We're joined by author Tracy Dawson, author of Let Me Be Frank: Women Who Dressed Like Men To Do Shit They Weren't Supposed To Do! This book is perfect for the tits out brigade, as it is funny and smart, with gorgeous pictures, Catalina de Erauso is it, and it's feminist as hell. Learn more about Tracy and her book at https://tracydawson.net/ Buy a copy of Let Me Be Frank wherever you get books (or borrow a copy from the public library!), but also if you buy it using this Bookshop link a bit of

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76:49

Anne of Denmark

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/06/01

Anne of Denmark (1574-1619) was the second daughter of a loving family in Denmark, who had the misfortune to be married off to King James VI of Scotland AKA the second-worst man in British history (see: witch burnings, colonizing, translating the Bible to be more misogynistic, overall messiness). Her life story includes: SO much drama, a super secret sexy religious conversion, NUMEROUS fabulous jewellery and fashion moments, and one majorly impressive grand entrance. References: This is the

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42:20

Tits Out Brigade Qs and As, part two

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/05/25

More Qs are A'd this week, including: my fav things to eat and drink, which VH heroines I'd like most to do various social things with, and tits out heroines from Canadian history! Here's further info about each of the Canadian heroines: Filles du Roi thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/filles-du-roi Thanadelthur thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/thanadelthur Marie-Joseph Angélique thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/marie-joseph-angelique Marie Marguerite Rose

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49:40

Tits Out Brigade Qs and As, part one

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/05/18

Because all the Internationále research is taking so much time, there isn't a new Vulgar History episode ready this week. But! I did have time to answer Qs from you, the Tits Out Brigade! You submitted questions via Patreon and social media, and I’m here with answers! Click here for a list of all the books recommended in this episode Learn more about the National Network of Abortion Funds at abortionfunds.org Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter Get merch at

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50:29

Doña Catalina de Erauso: Part Three (with Allison...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/05/11

Special guest Allison Epstein (A Tip for the Hangman) joins us for this action-packed conclusion of this three-part saga of the Lieutenant Nun. This time featuring: a return to Spain, a meeting with The Pope (!!!) and, crucially, how will Catalina fare on the Scandilicious Scale?? Subscribe to Allison's newsletter Dirtbags Through the Ages at rapscallison.substack.com and follow Allison on Instagram @rapscallison and Twitter @rapscallison References: Lesbian historic motif podcast Stuff you missed

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56:23

Doña Catalina de Erauso: Part Two (with Allison Epstein)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/05/04

Special guest Allison Epstein (A Tip for the Hangman) joins us to discuss Doña Catalina de Erauso. Catalina was a 17th-century Spanish woman who became known as the Lieutenant Nun because she was a) raised in a convent and b) cross-dressed for success as a man in the Spanish army. She was also c) a dirtbag, d) potentially a serial killer, and e) wildly interesting to talk about. This episode also includes SO MANY LLAMAS so, heads up. Subscribe to Allison's newsletter Dirtbags Through the Ages at

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72:31

Doña Catalina de Erauso: Part One (with Allison Epstein)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/04/27

Special guest Allison Epstein (A Tip For The Hangman) joins us to discuss Doña Catalina de Erauso. Catalina was a 17th-century Spanish woman who became known as the Lieutenant Nun because she was a) raised in a convent and b) cross-dressed for success as a man in the Spanish army. She was also c) a dirtbag, d) potentially a serial killer, and e) wildly interesting to talk about. That's why this is part one of a two-part super special!!! Subscribe to Allison's newsletter Dirtbags Through the Ages at

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58:09

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba: Part Two

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/04/20

Njinga, aka Nzinga, aka Ana de Sousa was one of the longest-reigning and most consequential monarchs in history. She ruled over Ndongo and Matamba (near modern-day Angola) for thirty-seven years and is an icon for women over age 40, queer people, and anyone who loves a fashion moment and a grand entrance. References: Njinga of Angola: Africa's Warrior Queen by Linda Heywood Queer as Fact podcast queerasfact.com It's A Continent podcast itsacontinent.com Excuse My African podcast

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57:00

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba: Part One

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/04/13

Njinga, aka Nzinga, aka Ana de Sousa was one of the longest-reigning and most consequential monarchs in history. She ruled over Ndongo and Matamba (near modern-day Angola) for thirty-seven years and NONE of those years was boring. She was a fashion icon, icon for women over age 40 getting shit done, an icon in Black history, an icon in African history, an icon in anti-colonialist history, and SO MUCH MORE. This week is the first half of her saga; next week we'll get into the second half, including

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58:58

Hürrem Sultan (aka Haseki Sultan, aka Roxelana): Part...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/04/05

This is the second part of a two-part episode about Hürrem Sultan. It will make most sense if you listen to part one first! Hürrem Sultan, aka Haseki Sultan, aka Roxelana, was born around 1502 and was captured and sold into slavery as a young girl. She caught the attention of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and wound up shattering all kinds of glass ceilings for women, the enslaved, and concubines as she ascended to become his Queen. As noted in the episode, this is a video from Bery Istantul Tips

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68:48

Hürrem Sultan (aka Haseki Sultan, aka Roxelana): Part...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/03/30

Hürrem Sultan, aka Haseki Sultan, aka Roxelana, was born around 1502 and was captured and sold into slavery as a young girl. She caught the attention of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and wound up shattering all kinds of glass ceilings for women, the enslaved, and concubines as she ascended to become his Queen. References: The Ottoman History podcast ottomanhistorypodcast.com Ottoman Lives podcast historyonthenet.com/ottoman-lives Empress of the East: How A European Slave Girl Became Queen

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87:45

Malintzin (aka Doña Marina, aka La Malinche)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/03/23

Malintzin (aka Doña Marina, aka La Malinche) was born in Mexico around 1500. Twice sold into slavery, she found a way to use her multilingualism and skill at diplomacy to make her indispensable to newly-arrived Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. In the aftermath of the Spanish conquest, Malintzin has been viewed alternately as victim, villain, seductress, folk legend, and myth. But who was the real person? References: Monstras podcast

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56:07

Sayyida al-Hurra ibn Banu Rashid

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/03/16

This week's internationàle destination is North Africa, by way of the Iberian Peninsula. Sayyida al-Hurra, who is known by that name even though it's not actually her name (it's all explained in the episode don't worry), was a refugee from Granada who helped makeover a ruined city, then was named its governor, and also hung out with a very famous (alleged)

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50:39

Inês de Castro

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/03/09

This week Vulgar History's Internationale travels bring us to 14th century Portugal, where Inês de Castro (1325-1355) was kind of a big deal. Her charisma and cleverness were such that she made her way from lady in waiting to the Prince's official mistress to the ZOMBIE QUEEN OF PORTUGAL. But you'll have to listen to the episode to find out how that all happened. Make sure to take a look at instagram.com/vulgarhistorypod for pictures of the truly spectacular tombs mentioned in the

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72:22

Rani Didda of Kashmir

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2022/03/02

Welcome to season 5 of Vulgar History, where things are taking an internationàle flair, starting with this story from 10th century Kashmir! The saga of Rani Didda contains THREE coin minting moments, NUMEROUS mysterious deaths, and a new inductee to the Lady Jane Grey Memorial Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance. Donate to Doctors Without

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