181 episodes

A feminist women's history comedy podcast about the scandalicious stories of people from olden times. Hosted by Ann Foster.

Vulgar History Realm

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A feminist women's history comedy podcast about the scandalicious stories of people from olden times. Hosted by Ann Foster.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    La Quintrala aka Catalina de los Ríos y Lísperguer (with Maria Marsilli)

    La Quintrala aka Catalina de los Ríos y Lísperguer (with Maria Marsilli)

    La Quintrala is well-known in Chile as a monstrous woman from colonial history. Her alleged murderous rampage killed over 1,000 enslaved people, and her ghost is still causing havoc today. But who was the real-life inspiration of this myth? We're joined by Dr. Maria N. Marsilli from John Carroll University to separate the bloody legend from the real-life history of a 17th-century Chilean noblewoman.
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    • 1 hr 57 min
    Saint Margaret of Scotland (with E.K. McAlpine)

    Saint Margaret of Scotland (with E.K. McAlpine)

    In a long-awaited crossover between pale-skinned history nerds with glasses and long reddish hair, whose cats like to make guest appearances in their content, Hepburn and I are joined by I'm joined by E.K. McAlpine (and Minnie) to talk about her all-time fav: Saint Margaret of Scotland!
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    • 2 hr 22 min
    Anna May Wong (with Katie Gee Salisbury, author of Not Your China Doll)

    Anna May Wong (with Katie Gee Salisbury, author of Not Your China Doll)

    We're joined today by Katie Gee Salisbury, author of the new Anna May Wong biography Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong. Katie helps guide us through a discussion of Anna May Wong's life from childhood through Hollywood and European stardom, her trip to China, and her final comeback era.
    Learn more about Katie and her book at notyourchinadoll.com
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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Author Interview: Flora Carr (Author of The Tower)

    Author Interview: Flora Carr (Author of The Tower)

    This week we're talking about Mary, Queen of Scots AGAIN because (drumroll please) she's the topic of the latest Vulgar History book club book! We're joined by author Flora Carr to talk about her new book, The Tower. It's a historical fiction novel about Mary, Queen of Scots and the Lochleven Scenario and it includes faves like Mary Seton and Yung Willy, with a bunch of other names you'll recognize from the MQoS season.
    Join in all month in the Vulgar History Book Club on Instagram and Patreon! There will be weekly discussion questions as we all dive into this incredible book!
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    Claire Clairmont (with Lesley McDowell, Author of Clairmont)

    Claire Clairmont (with Lesley McDowell, Author of Clairmont)

    Time to talk about a longtime Vulgar History fav, this time in her own episode! Claire Clairmont is mostly known as the third-wheel stepsister of Mary Shelley. But as you will soon find out, she was also a Goth Queen in a different way.
    We're joined by author Lesley McDowell, whose new novel Clairmont makes Claire the main character for once.
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    The Queen of Sheba (with Princess O'Nika Auguste)

    The Queen of Sheba (with Princess O'Nika Auguste)

    We're joined by return guest Princess O'Nika Auguste, here to share the story of The Queen of Sheba. Princess explains this Queen's connection to Ethiopian, Rastafarian, Yemeni, Islamic, Jewish, Christian, and Black history.
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Customer Reviews

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280 Ratings

280 Ratings

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