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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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127:23

Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum (with Allison Epstein)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/02/19

Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum was a Jewish mother of four, a gracious society hostess, a beloved member of her community—and the first widely renowned crime boss in America. Friend of the podcast Allison Epstein joins us to discuss this historical icon. Plus: BIG NEWS!!Order a copy of Allison's new book, Fagin the Thief. — Register to see Allison and Ann's event at Magers & Quinn in Minneapolis! RSVP to the Vulgar History Minneapolis meet-up! — Reference for today's episode: The Talented Mrs

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75:20

Empress Matilda (Ann's Version)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/02/12

Empress Matilda (1102 - 1167) was the daughter, wife, and mother of Kings. She also should have been England's first crowned female monarch, but the patriarchy got in the way. She also once escaped by camouflaging herself in white cloaks in the snow!! A true legend.References: Matilda: Empress, Warrior, Queen by Catherine Hanley She-Wolves by Helen Castor — Sign up for the Vulgar History mailing list! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to

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60:21

Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, the Beyoncé of the...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/02/05

Before the American Civil War, Black opera singer Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield reigned supreme on Northern stages—even performing at Buckingham Palace. Novelist Tiffany L. Warren joins us this week to talk about the Beyoncé of the Antebellum, who features as the star of Tiffany's new novel The Unexpected Diva.Buy a copy of The Unexpected Diva by Tiffany L. Warren. — Sign up for the Vulgar History mailing list! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or

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66:24

Humans: A Monstrous History (with Surekha Davies)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/01/29

In an age when corporations increasingly see people as obstacles to profits, Surekha Davies's book Humans: A Monstrous History traces the long, volatile history of monster-making to chart a better path for the future. The result is a profound, effervescent, empowering retelling of the history of the world for anyone who wants to reverse rising inequality and polarization. This is not a history of monsters, but a history through monsters.Buy a copy of Humans: A Monstrous History. — RSVP to the

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47:35

The Tits Out History Of Women's Bodies (with Helen King)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/01/22

Breasts, clitoris, hymen, and womb. Across history, these body parts have told women who they are and what they should do. Although knowledge of each part has changed through time, none of them tells a simple story. Author Helen King is here to tell all, as we discuss her new book Immaculate Forms: A History of the Female Body in Four Parts. Buy a copy of Immaculate Forms by Helen King. — RSVP to the Vulgar History meetup in Fort Myers, Florida! — Sign up for the Vulgar History mailing

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54:13

Reimagining Revolutionary Black British History (with...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/01/15

Black British history reaches all the way back to the Roman age, so why do many people assume it began with the 20th-century Windrush generation? Author Elle Machray joins us to discuss the real Black British history that inspired their 18th-century historical novel Remember, Remember.Order a copy of Elle's book Remember, Remember. — Sign up for the Vulgar History mailing list! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code

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97:01

Henry Christophe, the first and last King of Haiti...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/01/08

No discussion of 18th-century revolutions is complete without including the Haitian Revolution. We're joined this week by Marlene L. Daut to learn about Henry Christophe, a key leader in the Haitian Revolution and the only monarch of the Kingdom of Haiti.Order a copy of Marlene's book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe. — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get

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64:01

Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians (Ann's Version)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2025/01/01

Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians was a significant figure in English history. Not only did she repel Viking invaders through the clever use of BOILING BEER and BEES, she also worked alongside her brother Edward to see through their father's goal of a united England. Also: BEES. Episode image is a statue of Æthelflæd, erected in Tamworth in 2018. Artist is Luke Perry (not that one). References: Founder, Fighter, Saxon Queen: Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians by Margaret C. Jones Æthelflæd: Lady of the

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145:42

Vulgarpiece Theatre: A Knight's Tale (Ann's Version)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/12/25

As my gift to you all, enjoy this newly-edited (just for audio issues, not for content!) discussion of the 2001 movie A Knight's Tale with myself, Allison Epstein, and Lana Wood Johnson! Spoiler: we all LOVED it. Want to hear more episodes of Vulgarpiece Theatre? Join the Patreon! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and

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70:20

Gráinne O’Malley aka Gráinne Mhaol aka Grace O'Malley...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/12/18

Gráinne Ní Mháille was a 16th-century woman who led the Ó Máille dynasty in the west of Ireland. She is an iconic heroine of Irish history, so we needed an iconic Irish-Scottish guest and that's why Katie Charlwood (from Who Did What Now?) is here to celebrate her in a crossover! Who Did What Vulgar History Now? Learn more about Katie and Who Did What Now! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get

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58:13

Was Shakespeare's Dark Lady A Witch? (with Mary McMyne)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/12/11

William Shakespeare dedicated many of his sonnets to someone known only as the Dark Lady. Novelist Mary McMyne imagines that this was maybe a witch named Rose in her new novel, A Rose by Any Other Name. Mary joins us to talk about her book, and Shakespeare, in this week's episode!Click here to buy a copy of A Rose By Any Other Name. — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at

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60:45

Cassie Chadwick, The Greatest Grifter of the Gilded...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/12/04

Cassie Chadwick, one of history's most successful con artists, was a master of reinvention. In the dusk of the Gilded Age, she swept from town to town, assuming fresh identities to swindle a fortune so large that it rivaled the robber barons of the time.Annie Reed, author of a new biography of Cassie Chadwick, joins us to share the saga of one of history's earliest scam goddesses. Click here to buy a copy of The Imposter Heiress: Cassie Chadwick, the Greatest Grifter of the Gilded Age. — Get 15%

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58:13

The Forgotten Sluts and Shrews Who Shaped America...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/11/27

Slut. Shrew. Sinful. Scold. The 19th- and early 20th-century American women profiled in Therese Oneill's new book Unbecoming A Woman were called all these names and worse when they were alive. And that’s just fine.Therese joins us to celebrate these women who forever changed what women can become. Click here to buy a copy of Unbecoming A Lady: The Forgotten Sluts and Shrews Who Shaped America. — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com

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71:55

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (with Sean Lusk, author of...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/11/20

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu was an English aristocrat, medical pioneer, writer, and poet. She learned about the practice of smallpox inoculation while in the Ottoman Empire, and lobbied to bring the practice to England. We're joined by Sean Lusk, author of A Woman of Opinion, a new novel about Mary's life. Click here to buy a copy of A Woman of Opinion. — Hilary Mantel's essay on the importance of historical fiction. — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or

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58:03

The Art of Crime: Princess Caraboo (with Gavin...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/11/13

It's a crossover special! Last month, I went on The Art of Crime to share the story of Princess Caraboo (not her real name). And today, we're playing that episode here in the Vulgar History feed. Gavin Whitehead and I talk about the enigmatic Princess Caraboo, who claimed to be an exotic princess who washed up on English shores in 1817. But who was she really? Learn more about Gavin's show The Art of Crime at artofcrimepodcast.com — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at

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108:54

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (with Bridget Quinn)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/11/06

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, aka Adélaïde Des Vertus was one of the greatest female painters in 18th-century France. The path was not easy for female painters in 18th-century France, especially when you were born working-class like she was. But her knack at making friends, a PR rivalry with another painter, and the excellence of her work ensured she made a living in art... until the French Revolution. We're joined by Bridget Quinn, author of the recent biography Portrait of a Woman: Art, Rivalry, and

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94:13

Madame Tussaud (with Gavin Whitehead)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/10/30

It's a Halloween special! While the French Revolution turned into The Terror, people still had to keep working their regular jobs, including today's heroine: Madame Tussaud. And along with her mentor, she managed to turn the Terror into big business for her wax museum, such that many people still know her name today!Joining us is Gavin Whitehead, host of the Art of Crime podcast. Learn more about his show (including his Madame Tussaud series) at artofcrimepodcast.com — As mentioned in the extro,

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51:51

Ann Is Writing A Book: Rebel of the Regency: The...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/10/25

Bonus! I'm hard at work right now writing my book Rebel of the Regency, a biography of Caroline of Brunswick (coming in 2026 published by Hanover Square Press!). I want to share part of the journée with you all, which is why I'm posting short podcast updates about it on my Patreon. This is a preview of one of the episodes, in which friend-of-the-podcast Allison Epstein joins me while I yell about how many Napoleon Bonaparte relatives show up in the Caroline saga. Subscribe to hear more of these

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77:59

Marquis de Lafayette, part two (with Allison Epstein)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/10/23

In this instalment of How Do You Solve A Problem Like Marie Antoinette, we wrap up the saga of a man who Marie Antointte truly hated, the Marquis de Lafayette. And joining us to share the legendary life of this dirtbag (complimentary) is friend of the podcast Allison Epstein! As mentioned in the episode, here is more info on the French revolutionary calendar. Allison's new book Fagin the Thief comes out in February 2025. Click here to preorder a copy. — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and

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77:15

Marquis de Lafayette, part one (with Allison Epstein)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/10/16

In this instalment of How Do You Solve A Problem Like Marie Antoinette, we look at a man who really annoyed her: the Marquis de Lafayette. And joining us to share the legendary life of this dirtbag (complimentary) is friend of the podcast Allison Epstein! Allison's new book Fagin the Thief comes out in February 2025. Click here to preorder a copy. — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar

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