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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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98:08

Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier of Saint-Georges (with...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/10/09

As our discussion of Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution continues, we're looking at the life of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Saint-Georges was a mixed-race man born to an enslaved woman and her enslaver in Guadaloupe. Sent to Paris to be educated, his athleticism and musical gifts made him a celebrity. We're joined today by Professor Julian Ledford, Assistant Professor of French and French Studies at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. — References: The

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84:18

Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry,...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/10/02

We're back on the Marie Antoinette train, and in Season 7 Part 2 the topic is "Meanwhile, Back in France."We're joined again by Amanda Matta to wrap up the scandalous saga of Madame du Barry. Follow Amanda on: TikTok Instagram Substack And keep up with her podcast, The Art of History! — Reference: Madame du Barry: The Wages of Beauty by Joan Haslip — 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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73:29

Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry,...

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/09/24

We're back on the Marie Antoinette train, and in Season 7 Part 2 the topic is "Meanwhile, Back in France." To explain the French royal court system that Marie Antoinette eventually joined, we're taking a look at notorious mistress Madame du Barry in a saga so iconic it can't be contained in one podcast episode. Our guest this week is everyone's favourite TikTok royal commentator, Amanda Matta! Follow Amanda on: TikTok Instagram Substack And keep up with her podcast, The Art of

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47:03

So This Goofball: Louis XIV

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/09/23

This used to be a Patreon-only bonus episode, but now everyone can hear it! Since we'll be discussing Versailles in upcoming episodes, it felt appropriate to share this episode about Louis XIV aka The Sun King, who basically invented that whole scenario. To hear more bonus episodes, subscribe at the $5/month or higher level at patreon.com/annfosterwriter — 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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61:22

Boudica, Queen of the Iceni (Ann's Version)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/09/18

It's a rerelease of a classic Vulgar History episode, now with better editing! Boudica was Queen of the Iceni, a Celtic tribe during the Roman conquest of Britain. She led a rebellion of united tribes against their Roman invaders, leaving a path of death and bloodshed in her wake. Reference: Boudica: Warrior Woman of the Roman Empire by Caitlin C. Gillespie — Intro ends/story starts 01:49 Ad break 21:34 Outro starts 44:58 — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at

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86:28

Agrippina the Younger (Ann's Version)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/09/11

This week, we're revisiting a classic Vulgar History episode. Agrippina the Younger was also the sister, wife/niece, and mother of three different Roman emperors and also one of the villainesses in the 1976 BBC miniseries I, Claudius! — Reference: Agrippina: The Most Extraordinary Woman of the Roman World by Emma Southon (now available in paperback!) — 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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129:38

Cleopatra Discussion (with Gina Berry)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/09/04

There was no way I could revisit the Cleopatra episode and score without getting Gina Berry's assistance! She was a guest on our epic Nefertiti and Hatshepsut episodes, and now she's here to talk all things Cleo. As ever, when the two of us get together, it will be at LEAST 2 hours of episode.I recommend listening to the Cleopatra episode first before diving into this discussion, but you do you. — Reference: Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories

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84:26

Cleopatra VII (Ann's Version)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/08/28

Remember in early 2020 when we were doing the season Women Leaders and the Men Who Whined About Them? This was the first episode of that series, now remastered by Cristina for improved audio quality! Plus, a special new intro and extro!Coming up next week: we revisit Cleo's score with a very special guest. — Intro ends: 04:07 Ad break: 34:54 Story ends: 1:13:58 — Reference: Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff — Sign up for updates on the Vulgar History meet-ups in Edinburgh and London! — Get 15% off

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84:04

Ona Judge Staines aka Oney Judge, part two

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/08/21

Ona Judge Staines, also known as Oney Judge, was born in 1774 into enslavement at Mount Vernon, the plantation owned by George and Martha Washington. She travelled with the Washingtons to New York City and Philadelphia, where she would eventually escape. In this week's episode, we hear about how she made that happen.— Story starts: 02:15 Ad break: 49:53 Story ends: 1:10:09 — The episode image is an interpretive panel from Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia PA. — Reference: Never

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67:38

Ona Judge Staines aka Oney Judge, part one

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/08/14

Ona Judge Staines, also known as Oney Judge, was born in 1774 into enslavement at Mount Vernon, the plantation owned by George and Martha Washington. She travelled with the Washingtons to New York City and Philadelphia, where she would eventually escape. — Story starts 04:39 AD BREAK: 28:30 Story ends: 54:20 — Reference: Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar — The episode image is an interpretive panel from Independence National

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74:35

Peggy Shippen, part two

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/08/07

In the second part of Peggy Shippen's scandalous saga, we see Philadelphia throw one of its classic riots, and she and Benedict visit a variety of places including my own hometown in Nova Scotia!— Intro ends/story starts 04:07 Ad break: 30:11 Story ends/outro starts 1:01:04 — Reference: Defiant Brides: The Untold Story of Two Revolutionary-era Women and the Radical Men They Married, by Nancy Rubin Stuart — Sign up for updates on the Vulgar History meet-ups in Edinburgh and London! — Get 15% off all

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61:41

Peggy Shippen, part one

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/07/31

Peggy Shippen was living a Revolutionary-era brat summer when she married the worst possible person, and things went buck wild from there. Featuring: most of the characters from Hamilton. And: the city of Philadelphia.— Intro ends/story starts: 03:47 AD BREAK: 21:11 Story ends/outro starts: 47:30 — Reference: Defiant Brides: The Untold Story of Two Revolutionary-era Women and the Radical Men They Married, by Nancy Rubin Stuart — Sign up for updates on the Vulgar History meet-ups in Edinburgh and

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85:08

Nanye'hi aka Nancy Ward

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/07/24

Nanye'hi, also known as Nancy Ward, was a prominent leader and diplomat of the Cherokee Nation during the American Revolution.— Intro over/story starts: 04:06 Ad Break: 36:05 Story ends/outro starts: 1:11:04 — References: Finding Your Roots “Fathers and sons” Nancy Ward: American Patriot or Cherokee Nationalist? by Michelene E. Pesantubbee Nanyehi's Experience of the American Revolution by Lillie Burke Women in World History entry by Deborah Jones Woman of Many Names by Debra S. Yates Cherokee

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32:02

Introducing BEEF with Bridget Todd

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/07/19

This week on Beef, the brilliant 17th century nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz dares to defy the Catholic Church with her scholarship and searing wit. Pick up Dr. Stephanie Kirk's fascinating book Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the Gender Politics of Knowledge in Colonial Mexico.Hosted by Bridget Todd Written by Adrián Duston-Muñoz The actors who voiced Sor Juana’s words are Luisa Sofia and Franco Machado-Pesce Showrunning, Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto Produced by James "Sam" Levine & Benjamin

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78:32

Peg Plunkett, part three (with Karyn Moynihan)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/07/17

All good stories must come to an end, and so it is with Peg Plunkett. Guest co-host Karyn Moynihan (co-host of Double Love: The Sweet Valley High Podcast) joins us to wrap up this instantly iconic trilogy. Karyn has also designed an incredible Peg-themed merch design! Pick up a Peg Plunkett tee, mug, sticker, pin and more at: Teepublic (better shipping for US people) Redbubble (better shipping for non-US people) — Intro ends/story begins: 04:38 Ad break: 31:24 Story ends/outro starts:

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57:26

Peg Plunkett, part two (with Karyn Moynihan)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/07/10

This week continues (but does not conclude) the tits out story of Irish icon, Peg Plunkett. Our guest is, again, Karyn Moynihan: Irish person, co-host of Double Love: The Sweet Valley High Podcast, and designer of several Vulgar History merch items.Next week: the thrilling conclusion of the Peg saga. Herman, my pills! — Intro ends/story begins: 02:11 Ads: 23:08 Story ends/outro starts: 46:16 — Follow Karyn on Instagram @karynmoy and follow her podcast Double Love @svhpodcast — References: Peg

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55:32

Peg Plunkett, part one (with Karyn Moynihan)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/07/03

We're headed to Ireland this week to talk about Peg Plunkett, a scandalous and influential figure in 18th-century Dublin. We're joined this week by Karyn Moynihan: Irish person, co-host of Double Love: The Sweet Valley High Podcast, and designer of several Vulgar History merch items.Pace yourselves, because this is part one a multi-week extravaganza! Herman, my pills! — Intro Ends/story begins: 05:59 AD BREAK: 23:08 Story ends/Outro Starts 46:08 — Follow Karyn on Instagram @karynmoy and follow her

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102:06

Sally Hemings, part two

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/06/26

Last time, we looked at Sally's family background and pre-Paris life. This time, we look at her return to Monticello from Paris, and what happened next.0:00 Intro 04:55 Sally’s story begins 45:47 Ads 1:26:44 Extro The image for this episode is from the multimedia installation The Life of Sally Hemings at Thomas Jefferson's plantation home, Monticello. Learn about the exhibit here. — As mentioned in the intro, here is the link for Ancestry's new resource: Articles of Enslavement on Ancestry And here

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76:10

Sally Hemings, part one

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/06/19

Sally Hemings was born in 1773 to enslaved mother Elizabeth Hemings and Elizabeth's enslaver, John Wayles. She grew up alongside her mother and siblings in enslavement in Virginia at around the same time as the American Revolution. In part one, we learn about Sally's family and childhood and how a series of coincidences led her to live in Paris just before the French Revolution. 0:00 Intro 10:34 Sally’s story begins 36:16 Ads 1:06:15 Extro The image for this episode is from the multimedia

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87:50

The Public Universal Friend (with Kit Heyam)

Vulgar History: Regency Era ·

2024/06/12

This season on Vulgar History, we're investigating How Do You Solve A Problem Like Marie Antoinette? To do so, we're looking at the lives of people who lived during the revolutionary era of the 18th century.In honour of Pride Month, we're talking this week about the trans historical figure The Public Universal Friend. The Friend, aka PUF, grew up as a Quaker in late 18th-century Pennsylvania. Were they also a cult leader? Listen and find out! We're joined this week by three-time returning guest Kit

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