

Vulgar History: Revolution
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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. This season, we're looking at the Revolutions of the 18th century: the American Revolution, the Haitian Revolution, and the French Revolution.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 41min
Author Interview: Rita Chang-Eppig (Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea)
* 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 Yeung/Zheng Yi Sao is called Deep As The Sky, Red As The Sea, and it's so good and you should all read it!!Learn more about Rita and her book here--Buy Deep As The Sky, Red As The Sea at bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781639730377--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 History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 8min
Mary, Queen of Scots: Part Three: The Marriage Question
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 TweedieDaughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary Queen of Scots by Jennifer Morag HendersonEmbroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare HunterHomecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary Queen of Scots by Rosemary GoringMary Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy--Get merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and vulgarhistory.redbubble.com (better for international shipping)--Support Vulgar History on Patreon --Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2023 • 37min
Author Interview: Logan Steiner (After Anne)
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 US shoppers) and vulgarhistory.redbubble.com (better for international shoppers)--Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2023 • 1h 23min
Mary, Queen of Scots: Part Two: A Progress North
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 HendersonEmbroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare HunterHomecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary Queen of Scots by Rosemary GoringMary Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John GuyMary 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 vulgarhistory.redbubble.com (better for international shipping)--Support Vulgar History on Patreon --Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2023 • 1h 5min
Author Interview: Debra Magpie Earling (The Lost Journals of Sacajewea)
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 as the arbiter of her own history.Learn more about Debra and her book here!Buy The Lost Journals of Sacajewea at bookshop.org and support Vulgar History with this link: https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781571311450--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 History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2023 • 1h 30min
Mary, Queen of Scots: Part One: Birth of a Queen
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 HendersonEmbroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare HunterMary Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John GuyMary 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 vulgarhistory.redbubble.com (better for international shipping)--Support Vulgar History on Patreon --Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2023 • 46min
Author Interview: Jane Draycott (Cleopatra's Daughter: Egyptian Princess, Roman Prisoner, African Queen)
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, hereLearn more about Jane and her research hereFollow Jane on Twitter @JLDraycott--Support Vulgar History on Patreon --Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
Author Interview: Celia Bell (The Disenchantment)
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 in it, as well as Vulgar History fav La Voisin and, The Affair of the Poisons!Learn more about Celia and her book hereFollow Celia on Twitter @celiadbell--Support Vulgar History on Patreon --Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2023 • 34min
Author Interview: Elizabeth Chadwick (The King's Jewel)
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 Elizabeth and her books Buy a copy of THE KING'S JEWEL from bookshop.org --Support Vulgar History on Patreon --Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2023 • 2h 41min
Queen Charlotte Was Not As Cool As On Bridgerton, I'm Sorry
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 mind.--References:The Real Queen Charlotte: Inside the Real Bridgerton Court by Catherine Curzon--Here's a link to Lana Wood Johnson's two YA novels: Books by Lana Wood Johnson--Support Vulgar History on Patreon --Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices