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A feminist women's history comedy podcast
about the scandalicious stories of people from olden times.
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Rani Didda of Kashmir
<p>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.</p><p><a href="https://www.msf.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Donate to Doctors Without Borders</a></p><p>References:</p><p><a href="https://feminisminindia.com/2019/05/13/queen-didda-kashmir/" target="_blank">https://feminisminindia.com/2019/05/13/queen-didda-kashmir/</a><br><a href="https://swarajyamag.com/magazine/didda-controversial-queen-of-kashmir">https://swarajyamag.com/magazine/didda-controversial-queen-of-kashmir</a><br><a href="https://swarajyamag.com/magazine/didda-controversial-queen-of-kashmir" target="_blank">https://www.livehistoryindia.com/story/people/kashmirs-ruthless-queen-didda</a><br><a href="https://kashmirblogs.wordpress.com/tag/diddakshema/" target="_blank">https://kashmirblogs.wordpress.com/tag/diddakshema/</a><br><a href="https://www.everyculture.com/South-Asia/Kshatriya.html" target="_blank">https://www.everyculture.com/South-Asia/Kshatriya.html</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDKC3rFrFhQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDKC3rFrFhQ</a> </p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780143116691" target="_blank">The Hindus: An Alternative History</a> by Wendy Doniger<br>Early India from the Origins to AD 1300 by Romila Thapar<br>The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization by A.S. Altekar</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/annfosterwriter" target="_blank">Support Vulgar History on Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://vulgarhistory.creator-spring.com/" target="_blank">Vulgar History Merch</a> - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Inês de Castro
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 episode!! References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In%C3%AAs_de_Castro http://www.theroyalarticles.com/articles/71/1/Ines-de-Castro-The-Queen-Who-Was-Crowned-After-Death/Page1.html https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/king-pedro-and-ines-de-castro/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/symhc-classics-ines-de-castro-and-89220558/ Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriterGet Vulgar History merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order 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.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Sayyida al-Hurra ibn Banu Rashid
<p>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) pirate!! </p><p>References: </p><p>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayyida_al_Hurra </p><p>https://www.aramcoworld.com/Articles/January-2017/Malika-VI-Sayyida-Al-Hurra https://insidearabia.com/sayyida-al-hurra-governor-pirate-queen-and-trailblazer/ </p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781641602228" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas by Laura Sook Duncombe </a></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781786078780" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A History of Islam in 21 Women by Hossein Kamaly </a></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780816624393" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Forgotten Queens of Islam by Fatima Mernissi </a></p><p>The Making of the Modern Mediterranean: Views from the South edited by Judith E. Tucker</p><p><br></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at http://patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Buy Vulgar History Merch at http://vulgarhistory.store and use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Malintzin (aka Doña Marina, aka La Malinche)
<p>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? </p><p>References: </p><p>Monstras podcast http://monstraspodcast.com/podcast/episode/4abc6788/la-malinche </p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780190673062" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fifth Sun: A new history of the Aztecs by Camilla Townsend </a></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780826334053" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Malintzin's Choices: An Indian Woman in the Conquest of Mexico by Camilla Townsend </a></p><p><br></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at http://patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Buy Vulgar History Merch at http://vulgarhistory.store and use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hürrem Sultan (aka Haseki Sultan, aka Roxelana): Part One
<p>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. </p><p>References: </p><p>The Ottoman History podcast ottomanhistorypodcast.com</p><p>Ottoman Lives podcast historyonthenet.com/ottoman-lives</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780465032518" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Empress of the East: How A European Slave Girl Became Queen of the Ottoman Empire by Leslie Peirce </a></p><p>https://www.dailysabah.com/feature/2015/01/09/hurrem-sultan-a-beloved-wife-or-master-manipulator </p><p>https://listverse.com/2018/06/06/10-little-known-facts-from-the-crimean-slave-trade/ </p><p>https://magnificentcentury.fandom.com/wiki/Hurrem_Sultan </p><p>https://www.youtube.com/c/BeryIstanbulTips/about </p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order </p><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hürrem Sultan (aka Haseki Sultan, aka Roxelana): Part Two
<p>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. </p><p>As noted in the episode, this is a video from Bery Istantul Tips that includes Hürrem Sultan's tomb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQcHyHoZ9Ys&t=6s </p><p>References: </p><p>The Islamic History Podcast islamichistorypodcast.com/ </p><p>The Ottoman History podcast ottomanhistorypodcast.com </p><p>Ottoman Lives podcast historyonthenet.com/ottoman-lives </p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780465032518" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Empress of the East: How A European Slave Girl Became Queen of the Ottoman Empire by Leslie Peirce</a></p><p>https://www.dailysabah.com/feature/2015/01/09/hurrem-sultan-a-beloved-wife-or-master-manipulator </p><p>https://listverse.com/2018/06/06/10-little-known-facts-from-the-crimean-slave-trade/ </p><p>https://magnificentcentury.fandom.com/wiki/Hurrem_Sultan </p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter </p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order 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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba: Part One
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 how she will score on the scandilicious scale!!References:Njinga of Angola: Africa's Warrior Queen by Linda HeywoodIt's A Continent podcast itsacontinent.comExcuse My African podcast excusemyafrican.comThe Humanity Archive podcast thehumanityarchive.comlongreads.com/2019/10/03/queens-of-infamy-njinga/<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba: Part Two
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 HeywoodQueer as Fact podcast queerasfact.comIt's A Continent podcast itsacontinent.comExcuse My African podcast excusemyafrican.comThe Humanity Archive podcast thehumanityarchive.comlongreads.com/2019/10/03/queens-of-infamy-njinga/Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriterGet merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order 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.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Doña Catalina de Erauso: Part One (with Allison Epstein)
<p>Special guest Allison Epstein (<a href="https://allisonepstein.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A Tip For The Hangman</a>) 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!!!</p><p>Subscribe to Allison's newsletter Dirtbags Through the Ages at rapscallison.substack.com and follow Allison on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/rapscallison" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@rapscallison</a> and Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/rapscallison" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@rapscallison</a></p><p>References:</p><p><a href="//alpennia.com/blog/lhmpodcast-12-catalina-de-erauso" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lesbian historic motif podcast </a></p><p><a href="//iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/catalina-de-erauso-the-lieutenant-nun-30208667/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stuff you missed in history class podcast</a> </p><p><a href="//deviantwomenpodcast.com/2018/08/09/catalina-de-erauso/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Deviant women podcast </a></p><p><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-basques-became-autonomous-community-spain?loggedin=true"><u>https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-basques-became-autonomous-community-spain?loggedin=true</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/books/cross-dressing-for-success.html"><u>https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/books/cross-dressing-for-success.html</u></a></p><p><a href="//bookshop.org/a/1419/9780807070734" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Memoir of a Basque Lieutenant Nun by Catalina de Erauso (translation by Michele Stepto and Gabriel Stepto) </a></p><p>The Life of Catalina de Erauso, the Lieutenant Nun: An Early Modern Biography by Sonia Perez-Villanueva</p><p><a href="//bookshop.org/a/1419/9780292787469" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Lieutenant Nun by Sherry Valasco</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Doña Catalina de Erauso: Part Two (with Allison Epstein)
<p>Special guest Allison Epstein (<a href="https://allisonepstein.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A Tip for the Hangman</a>) 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.</p><p>Subscribe to Allison's newsletter Dirtbags Through the Ages at rapscallison.substack.com and follow Allison on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/rapscallison">@rapscallison</a> and Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/rapscallison">@rapscallison</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://alpennia.com/blog/lhmpodcast-12-catalina-de-erauso">Lesbian historic motif podcast </a></p><p><a href="https://iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/catalina-de-erauso-the-lieutenant-nun-30208667/">Stuff you missed in history class podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://deviantwomenpodcast.com/2018/08/09/catalina-de-erauso/">Deviant women podcast </a></p><p><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-basques-became-autonomous-community-spain?loggedin=true"><u>https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-basques-became-autonomous-community-spain?loggedin=true</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/books/cross-dressing-for-success.html"><u>https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/books/cross-dressing-for-success.html</u></a></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780807070734">Memoir of a Basque Lieutenant Nun by Catalina de Erauso (translation by Michele Stepto and Gabriel Stepto) </a></p><p>The Life of Catalina de Erauso, the Lieutenant Nun: An Early Modern Biography by Sonia Perez-Villanueva</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780292787469">The Lieutenant Nun by Sherry Valasco</a></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Doña Catalina de Erauso: Part Three (with Allison Epstein)
<p>Special guest Allison Epstein (<a href="https://allisonepstein.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Tip for the Hangman</a>) 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?? </p><p>Subscribe to Allison's newsletter Dirtbags Through the Ages at rapscallison.substack.com and follow Allison on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/rapscallison">@rapscallison</a> and Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/rapscallison">@rapscallison</a></p><p>References:</p><p><a href="https://alpennia.com/blog/lhmpodcast-12-catalina-de-erauso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lesbian historic motif podcast </a></p><p><a href="https://iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/catalina-de-erauso-the-lieutenant-nun-30208667/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuff you missed in history class podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://deviantwomenpodcast.com/2018/08/09/catalina-de-erauso/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deviant women podcast </a></p><p><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-basques-became-autonomous-community-spain?loggedin=true" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-basques-became-autonomous-community-spain?loggedin=true</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/books/cross-dressing-for-success.html" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/books/cross-dressing-for-success.html</a></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780807070734" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Memoir of a Basque Lieutenant Nun by Catalina de Erauso (translation by Michele Stepto and Gabriel Stepto) </a></p><p>The Life of Catalina de Erauso, the Lieutenant Nun: An Early Modern Biography by Sonia Perez-Villanueva</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780292787469" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Lieutenant Nun by Sherry Valasco</a></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Anne of Denmark
<p>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). </p><p>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. </p><p>References: </p><p>This is the article I reference about if Anne was the super secret sexy Catholic patron of the Gunpowder Plot: https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/anne-of-denmark-queen-james-vi-i-wife-life/ </p><p>And this is the article I wrote for Bitch magazine about how James I/VI was literally the worst: https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/what-17th-century-witch-burnings-teach-us-about-evangelical-extremism </p><p><br></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter </p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order </p><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
La Chevalière d'Éon (with Maya Deane)
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 mayadeane.comBuy a copy of Wrath Goddess Sing from Bookshop --> bookshop.org/a/1419/9780063161184 References: Queer as Fact podcast queerasfact.podbean.com/e/the-chevaliere-deon-part-1 and queerasfact.podbean.com/e/the-chevaliere-deon-part-2/ Article by Hugh Ryan www.them.us/story/chevalier-d-eon-trans-woman Article by Emma Powys Maurice www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/06/26/chevalier-deon-transgender-spy-lgbt-history-pride/ Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order 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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Kristina of Sweden, part one
<p>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.</p><p>Learn more about intersex people at InterAct Advocates for Intersex Youth: interactadvocates.org</p><p>Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness: How Can We Put The "I" In LGBTQIA+?: www.earwolf.com/episode/how-can-we-put-the-i-in-lgbtqia-with-alicia-roth-weigel/</p><p>References: </p><p>Christina, Queen of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric by Veronica Buckley bookshop.org/a/1419/9780060736187</p><p>Queer as Fact podcast https://queerasfact.podbean.com/e/christina-of-sweden/ </p><p><br></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Kristina of Sweden, part two
<p>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!</p><p>References: </p><p>Christina, Queen of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric by Veronica Buckley bookshop.org/a/1419/9780060736187</p><p>History of Yesterday article by Ira Larsdotter https://historyofyesterday.com/queen-kristina-of-sweden-causing-controversies-just-for-fun-dca26cb7a44a</p><p><br></p><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><p><br></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p><br></p><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Kristina of Sweden, part three
<p>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 indoors.</p><p>References:</p><p>Christina, Queen of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric by Veronica Buckley bookshop.org/a/1419/9780060736187</p><p>History of Yesterday article by Ira Larsdotter https://historyofyesterday.com/queen-kristina-of-sweden-causing-controversies-just-for-fun-dca26cb7a44a</p><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Kristina of Sweden, part four
<p>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.</p><p>References:</p><p>Christina, Queen of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric by Veronica Buckley bookshop.org/a/1419/9780060736187</p><p>History of Yesterday article by Ira Larsdotter https://historyofyesterday.com/queen-kristina-of-sweden-causing-controversies-just-for-fun-dca26cb7a44a</p><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOU10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hortense Mancini, Duchess de Mazarin: part one
<p>Hortense Mancini appeared one day with Sailor Moon buns and such a fascinating Wikipedia entry I had to make room for her in this internationale season. Her story is like if you did a Frankenstein thing of putting together all the most scandilicious bits of every story ever on Vulgar History ever before into one story, because it's all here! Wearing a pants disguise! Breaking new ground for women in publishing! Putting on plays in which she plays the main part! A terrible husband! Lovers! Outfits! Here in part one we learn about Hortense (incl how to pronounce her name), her sisters, brother, and cousins, her terrible husband, and set the scene with some important people who will show up in later episodes.</p><br><p><strong>Content warning: discussion of the details of her abusive husband and marriage begin at around 37:30. You can skip that and still listen to future bits of Hortense's story!</strong></p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><br><p>References:</p><p>Mistresses: Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II by Linda Porter</p><p>The Kings' Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin by Elizabeth C. Goldsmith https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781586488895</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hortense Mancini, Duchess de Mazarin: part two
<p>In the next thrilling installment of the saga of Hortense Mancini, our heroine escapes from her awful husband with the help of her brother and sister, becomes the most popular muse in Rome/Europe, has a not-so-secret sexy affair with a servant, and writes her memoirs (all before age 29). And she's just getting started! Featuring special guest narrative: what her sister Marie had been up to since being forced to consciously uncouple from Louis XIV.</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><br><p><br></p><p>References:</p><p>Mistresses: Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II by Linda Porter</p><p>The Kings' Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin by Elizabeth C. Goldsmith https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781586488895</p><p>Marie Mancini: writing for her life, by Sarah Nelson https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20563035.2021.1898863</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hortense Mancini, Duchess de Mazarin: part three
<p>So in 1675, Hortense Mancini fled France to hang out in London during the Restoration era. She truly took the city by storm with her superpowered beauty and scandalous ways. But in order to appreciate just what an effect she had, we need to talk for a minute about what London was like P.H. (Pre-Hortense). This week we learn about what Charles II had been up to since he unsuccessfully tried to marry teen Hortense (like being a volunteer firefighter, sexy Captain Hook impersonator, and oh yeah being the literal King) as well as info about his mistresses Moll Davis, Nell Gwyn, Barbara Villiers, and Louise de Kéroualle AND also the jewel heist saga of Thomas Blood. </p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter </p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order </p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help </p><br><p><br></p><p>References: </p><p>Mistresses: Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II by Linda Porter </p><p>The Kings' Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin by Elizabeth C. Goldsmith https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781586488895 </p><p>https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/sex-scandals-and-betrayals-charles-ii-and-his-court/ article by RE Pritchard </p><p>Leading Ladies: the many mistresses of Charles II wielded real political power by Annalisa Nicholson (History Extra magazine) </p><p>Rex Factor podcast about Charles II https://play.acast.com/s/rexfactor/44.charlesii-restoration- </p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hortense Mancini, Duchess de Mazarin: part four
<p>Bonjour and welcome to Hortense's Salon Internationale! In this week's episode, we learn more about Hortense Mancini's time as Charles II's maitresse-en-titre, her relationship with Charles's daughter Anne Lennerd, her love of swordfighting, her self-sabotaging affair with Louis I of Monaco, and her platonic life partner Charles de Marguetel de Saint-Denis, seigneur de Saint-Évremond aka CM, and overall her new era as Renaissance Influencer.</p><br><p>And the story doesn't end here! Next week we'll wrap up the Hortense Saga with her post-post Charles era, and finally see how she scores on the Fredegund memorial scale.</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><br><p>References:</p><p>Mistresses: Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II by Linda Porter </p><p>The Kings' Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin by Elizabeth C. Goldsmith https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781586488895</p><p><a href="https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/11/hortense-mancini-runaway-duchess-champagne/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/11/hortense-mancini-runaway-duchess-champagne/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecambridgelanguagecollective.com/arts-and-culture/annalisa-nicholson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thecambridgelanguagecollective.com/arts-and-culture/annalisa-nicholson</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/28/restoration-influencer-how-charles-iis-clever-mistress-set-trends-ahead-of-her-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/28/restoration-influencer-how-charles-iis-clever-mistress-set-trends-ahead-of-her-time</u></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hortense Mancini, Duchess de Mazarin: part five
<p>This episode gets into Hortense's final years, which involve: two mother-daughter reunions, how she dealt with three rapid changes in who the monarch is, CM continuing to be the best best friend to ever friend, and of course, her scandilicious score!!</p><p><strong>Content warning: discussion of suicide starts at 47:01. If you want to skip ahead to the scoring, that starts at 57:31.</strong></p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><br><p><br></p><p>References:</p><p>Annalisa Nicholson's page at The Queen's College, University of Oxford https://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/people/annalisa-nicholson</p><p>Mistresses: Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II by Linda Porter</p><p>The Kings' Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin by Elizabeth C. Goldsmith https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781586488895</p><p><a href="https://www.thecambridgelanguagecollective.com/arts-and-culture/annalisa-nicholson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thecambridgelanguagecollective.com/arts-and-culture/annalisa-nicholson</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/28/restoration-influencer-how-charles-iis-clever-mistress-set-trends-ahead-of-her-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/28/restoration-influencer-how-charles-iis-clever-mistress-set-trends-ahead-of-her-time</u></a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Keeping Up With Les Mazarinettes
<p>We all know by now how iconic Hortense Mancini was. Is it any wonder that the other Mazarinettes were just as cool? This week, we tie up the Hortense saga with a look at the stories of Anna Marie Martinozzi, Laura Martinozzi, Laura Mancini, Olympe Mancini, Marie Mancini, and Marianne Mancini along with Boy Mazarinette Philippe Mancini.</p><p>Between these seven we have: one musketeer, two accused poisoners, one iconic courthouse strut, one nighttime fleeing from the law, at least one pretty cool husband, at least one escape from a convent, and more!</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>Info about how to take action after the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade is at http://podvoices.help</p><br><p>References:</p><p>Wikipedia</p><p>The Affair of the Poisons by Anne Somerset </p><p>Love and Louis XIV by Antonia Fraser https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781400033744</p><p>The Kings' Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and Her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin by Elizabeth C. Goldsmith https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781586488895</p><p>https://partylike1660.com/marie-mancini-princesse-colonna/</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Empress Sisi, part one (with Lana Wood Johnson)
<p>Empress Elisabeth, known to almost everyone as Sisi, was a Bavarian royal who married the Emperor of Austria (a Hapsburg!!). Because this is an era and region I didn't know much about, we're joined by Sisi superfan and Hapsburg expert Lana Wood Johnson (author of two YA novels: Technically You Started It, and Speak For Yourself; you should buy them!!) to help fill in the blanks.</p><br><p>Learn more about Lana and her books at lanawoodjohnson.com</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>References:</p><p>Wikipedia</p><p>The Lonely Empress: Sisi of Austria by Joan Haslip (book from 1965, out of print)</p><p>The Reluctant Empress: A Biography of Empress Elisabeth of Austria by Brigitte Hamann (book from 1988, translated from German)</p><p>Sissi by Romy Schneider and Karlheinz Bohm from Taschen (pictures are amazing bio is not great)</p><p>The Hapsburgs: Embodying Empire by Andrew Wheatcroft (overview of Hapsburgs and useful family tree) https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780140236347</p><p>https://www.historytoday.com/archive/anorectic-empress-elisabeth-austria</p><p>https://www.history.com/news/the-tragic-austrian-empress-who-was-murdered-by-anarchists</p><p>https://historyofyesterday.com/the-tragedies-and-triumphs-of-sissis-sisters-1f08ce9df80b</p><p>https://metropole.at/5-things-about-elisabeth-sissi/</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Empress Sisi, part two (with Lana Wood Johnson)
<p>Last week was the set-up, this week we delve into Sisi's whole deal. Again we're joined by Lana Wood Johnson (author of Technically You Started It and Speak For Yourself), Sisi superfan. Learn more about Lana and her books at <a href="lanawoodjohnson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lanawoodjohnson.com</a></p><br><p>* Content warning: starting at 8:31, there is discussion of depression, anxiety, disordered eating, anorexia nervosa, and anorexia athletica. This content ends at 27:21.</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/62fc16a36de4ed0011050056/episodes/patreon.com/annfosterwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/annfosterwriter</a></p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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: <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/62fc16a36de4ed0011050056/episodes/bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>References:</p><p>Wikipedia</p><p>The Lonely Empress: Sisi of Austria by Joan Haslip (book from 1965, out of print)</p><p>The Reluctant Empress: A Biography of Empress Elisabeth of Austria by Brigitte Hamann (book from 1988, translated from German)</p><p>Sissi by Romy Schneider and Karlheinz Bohm from Taschen (pictures are amazing bio is not great)</p><p>The Hapsburgs: Embodying Empire by Andrew Wheatcroft (overview of Hapsburgs and useful family tree) <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780140236347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780140236347</a></p><p><a href="https://www.historytoday.com/archive/anorectic-empress-elisabeth-austria" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historytoday.com/archive/anorectic-empress-elisabeth-austria</a></p><p><a href="https://www.history.com/news/the-tragic-austrian-empress-who-was-murdered-by-anarchists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.history.com/news/the-tragic-austrian-empress-who-was-murdered-by-anarchists</a></p><p><a href="https://historyofyesterday.com/the-tragedies-and-triumphs-of-sissis-sisters-1f08ce9df80b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://historyofyesterday.com/the-tragedies-and-triumphs-of-sissis-sisters-1f08ce9df80b</a></p><p><a href="https://metropole.at/5-things-about-elisabeth-sissi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://metropole.at/5-things-about-elisabeth-sissi/</a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Empress Sisi, part three (with Lana Wood Johnson)
<p>This week we get into the third act of Sisi's life story which includes a LOT of horseback riding, a LOT of off the beaten path internationale tourism, the Mayerling Incident, and then her eventual legacy.</p><br><p>Content warning: suicide, grooming, murder 18:36-23:39</p><br><p>Learn more about Lana Wood Johnson at lanawoodjohnson.com</p><br><p>References:</p><p>Wikipedia</p><p>The Lonely Empress: Sisi of Austria by Joan Haslip (book from 1965, out of print)</p><p>The Reluctant Empress: A Biography of Empress Elisabeth of Austria by Brigitte Hamann (book from 1988, translated from German)</p><p>Sissi by Romy Schneider and Karlheinz Bohm from Taschen (pictures are amazing bio is not great)</p><p>The Hapsburgs: Embodying Empire by Andrew Wheatcroft (overview of Hapsburgs and useful family tree) https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780140236347</p><p>https://www.historytoday.com/archive/anorectic-empress-elisabeth-austria</p><p>https://www.history.com/news/the-tragic-austrian-empress-who-was-murdered-by-anarchists</p><p>https://historyofyesterday.com/the-tragedies-and-triumphs-of-sissis-sisters-1f08ce9df80b</p><p>https://metropole.at/5-things-about-elisabeth-sissi/</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Marguerite Steinheil (with Sarah Horowitz)
<p>Marguerite Steinheil was a French woman in the 19th century who was embroiled in two pretty tabloid-adjacent deaths: the sex death of the French President, and then the gruesome murder of her husband and mother. She was THE moment in France when all this happened, but so many scandales happened later on that she's been largely forgotten UNTIL NOW!!</p><br><p>Sarah Horowitz, this week's guest, wrote a book all about Marguerite's scandalicious life, called RED WIDOW: THE SCANDAL THAT SHOOK PARIS AND THE WOMAN BEHIND IT. Who better to share this story that Sarah herself! Learn more about Sarah and her book at <a href="http://sarahehorowitz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarahehorowitz.com</a></p><br><p>Purchase a copy of RED WIDOW from Bookshop, where a portion of the money supports Vulgar History, through this link: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781728226323" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781728226323</a></p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Queen Min, part one
<p>This season's internationale world trip heads to the Joseon Kingdom (modern-day Korea) in the late 19th century.</p><br><p>In part one of two, we meet the teenage girl (name unknown; I explain why in this episode) chosen to marry the teen Emperor because she had few connections and seemed easy to manipulate. AU CONTRAIRE, the woman known as Queen Min quickly proved herself to be more capable than anyone expected, least of all her arch-enemy, her father-in-law.</p><br><p>Reading recommendation: The Silence of Bones by June Hur https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781250763679</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p>Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History</p><br><p>https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-queen-min/amp/</p><br><p><a href="http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/10/323_70902.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/10/323_70902.html</a></p><br><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Myeongseong" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Myeongseong</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep_eIppXwT0&t=601s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep_eIppXwT0&t=601s</a></p><br><p><a href="https://legacyweb.philamuseum.org/doc_downloads/education/JoseonResourceBook.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://legacyweb.philamuseum.org/doc_downloads/education/JoseonResourceBook.pdf</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.koreasociety.org/images/pdf/KoreanStudies/Curriculum_Materials/LessonbyTime/3_GoryeoChoson/ChosonDynastyandWomensRights-CustomandLaw_Cerulo_Beth.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.koreasociety.org/images/pdf/KoreanStudies/Curriculum_Materials/LessonbyTime/3_GoryeoJoseon/JoseonDynastyandWomensRights-CustomandLaw_Cerulo_Beth.pdf</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.thoughtco.com/the-joseon-dynasty-in-korea-195719" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thoughtco.com/the-joseon-dynasty-in-korea-195719</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acUrSV0Bi0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acUrSV0Bi0</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Queen Min, part two
<p>In the second part of the saga of Queen Min, we see her extremely competently take control of the Joseon kingdom during a wildly chaotic period in time. China, Japan, Russia, and the US are all at play here and Min has to try and play them all off one another to try and prevent Joseon from falling to any. Meanwhile the father in law from hell, Daewongun, is STILL trying to get rid of her; some of her enemies realize they can manipulate her husband (the literal King) Gojong; she evades at least two major assassination attempts; she kind of rises from the dead; and does she let these things stop her; NO!! (until one of these things sadly does stop her; but does that let Gojong let that be the end of her story; NO!!!)</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p>Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History</p><br><p>https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-queen-min/amp/</p><br><p><a href="http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/10/323_70902.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/10/323_70902.html</a></p><br><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Myeongseong" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Myeongseong</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep_eIppXwT0&t=601s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep_eIppXwT0&t=601s</a></p><br><p><a href="https://legacyweb.philamuseum.org/doc_downloads/education/JoseonResourceBook.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://legacyweb.philamuseum.org/doc_downloads/education/JoseonResourceBook.pdf</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.koreasociety.org/images/pdf/KoreanStudies/Curriculum_Materials/LessonbyTime/3_GoryeoChoson/ChosonDynastyandWomensRights-CustomandLaw_Cerulo_Beth.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.koreasociety.org/images/pdf/KoreanStudies/Curriculum_Materials/LessonbyTime/3_GoryeoJoseon/JoseonDynastyandWomensRights-CustomandLaw_Cerulo_Beth.pdf</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.thoughtco.com/the-joseon-dynasty-in-korea-195719" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thoughtco.com/the-joseon-dynasty-in-korea-195719</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acUrSV0Bi0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acUrSV0Bi0</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Lola Montez, part one (with Allison Epstein)
<p>Lola Montez is such a groundbreakingly dirtbaggy grifter and icon, we had to invite friend of the pod Allison Epstein (author of A Tip for the Hangman) to share this wildly bananas saga. The saga is truly internationale as well, as part one travels along with Lola from Ireland to India, England, Scotland, Spain, France, and finally Bavaria. And it's just part one of two!! Enjoy!!</p><br><p>Learn more about Allison at allisonepstein.com and subscribe to Dirtbags Through The Ages at rapscallison.substack.com/</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=lola+montez+wikipedai&oq=lola+montez+wikipedai&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i13i512j0i22i30l2j0i5i13i30j0i390l3.2761j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Lola%20Montez%20%2D%20Wikipedia,%E2%80%BA%20wiki%20%E2%80%BA%20Lola_Montez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></p><br><p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/irishhistory/lola-montez---19th-century-irelands-most-notorious-lady." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Irish History Podcast</a></p><br><p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/stuffyoumissedinhistoryclass/31b566a6-61d6-11eb-91c6-d75fd8bcc7bb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuff You Missed in History Slass podcast</a></p><br><p>The Lonely Empress by Joan Haslip</p><br><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780300074390" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lola Montez: A Life, by Bruce Seymour</a></p><br><p><a href="https://decider.com/2021/02/19/dickinson-season-2-spider-dance-lola-montez-anna-baryshnikov-pico-alexander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://decider.com/2021/02/19/dickinson-season-2-spider-dance-lola-montez-anna-baryshnikov-pico-alexander/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/montez-lola-4226" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/montez-lola-4226</a></p><br><p><a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/lola-montez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://allthatsinteresting.com/lola-montez</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Lola Montez, part two (with Allison Epstein)
<p>Part two of our exploration of Ireland's most scandalous heroine covers the second part of Lola Montez's life. Can't mention any details here, it's all best experienced as guest Allison Epstein (A Tip for the Hangman) did, by just vibing out while I tell the tale.</p><br><p>** I forgot to announce Lola’s total scandilicious score in the episode, scroll to the bottom of these notes to see what it is **</p><br><p>Learn more about Allison at allisonepstein.com and subscribe to Dirtbags Through The Ages at rapscallison.substack.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=lola+montez+wikipedai&oq=lola+montez+wikipedai&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i13i512j0i22i30l2j0i5i13i30j0i390l3.2761j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Lola%20Montez%20%2D%20Wikipedia,%E2%80%BA%20wiki%20%E2%80%BA%20Lola_Montez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></p><br><p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/irishhistory/lola-montez---19th-century-irelands-most-notorious-lady." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Irish History Podcast</a></p><br><p><a href="https://queensofthemines.podbean.com/e/lola-montez-part-2-od-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Queens of the Mines podcast</a></p><br><p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/stuffyoumissedinhistoryclass/31b566a6-61d6-11eb-91c6-d75fd8bcc7bb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast</a></p><br><p>The Lonely Empress by Joan Haslip</p><br><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780300074390" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lola Montez: A Life, by Bruce Seymour</a></p><br><p><a href="https://decider.com/2021/02/19/dickinson-season-2-spider-dance-lola-montez-anna-baryshnikov-pico-alexander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://decider.com/2021/02/19/dickinson-season-2-spider-dance-lola-montez-anna-baryshnikov-pico-alexander/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/montez-lola-4226" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/montez-lola-4226</a></p><br><p><a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/lola-montez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://allthatsinteresting.com/lola-montez</a></p><br><p>** Lola Montez got a 23. Here is where that puts her on the overall scale:</p><br><p>Catalina de Erauso 23.5</p><p>Lola Montez 23</p><p>Boudica 23</p><p>Christopher Marlowe 22.5</p><p>Empress Sisi 21</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Manuela Sáenz, part one
<p>Doña Manuela Sáenz de Vergara y Aizpuru was the illegitimate daughter of Spanish nobility in Quito (in modern day Ecuador). After a political awakening, she became involved in the patriot revolution seeking to emancipate South America from Spanish control. And that’s just the beginning.</p><br><p>Support Vulgar History on Patreon at patreon.com/annfosterwriter</p><br><p>Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuela_S%C3%A1enz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780292721517" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Glory and Bolivar by Pamela S. Murray</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>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: bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Manuela Sáenz, part two
<p>Doña Manuela Sáenz de Vergara y Aizpuru was the illegitimate daughter of Spanish nobility in Quito (in modern day Ecuador). Side by side with Simón Bolívar, she was instrumental in Spanish colonies emancipating themselves from Spain. Following Simón's death, Manuela wound up with money problems in Perú. Since the 20th century, South American feminists have reclaimed her legacy and today, she is widely beloved all over South America as their beloved Manuelita.</p><br><p><a href="patreon.com/annfosterwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support Vulgar History on Patreon </a></p><br><p>Get merch at <a href="http://vulgarhistory.store" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://vulgarhistory.store</a> - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p>Wikipedia</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9780292721517" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Glory and Bolivar by Pamela S. Murray</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>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. <a href="bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Super Special: Before We Were Trans (with Kit Heyam)
<p>As soon as I read Kit Heyam's new book "Before We Were Trans" I knew I had to try and get them on the podcast. And happy day, Kit agreed! We talk in this chat about the messiness of trans and queer history, women in sexy lady pants, the gender of hats, Njinga, Catalina de Erauso, Kristina of Sweden and MUCH MORE!</p><br><p>Learn more about Kit and their work at <a href="https://kitheyam.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitheyam.com</a> and follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/krheyam" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@krheyam</a></p><br><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781541603080" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purchase "Before We Were Trans" from bookshop.org</a> </p><br><p>Also, as mentioned in the episode, some organizations to consider donating to in support of the women of Iran:</p><p><a href="https://iranhumanrights.org/what_we_do/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.iranrights.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran</a></p><p><a href="https://donate.amnestyusa.org/page/114017/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=MRPaidSearchFR2022&supporter.appealCode=W22XXADEVR1P&en_og_source=W22XXADEVR1P&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4omaBhDqARIsADXULuWqHFHQWU536QMlXgdarZHE4FWvq7-esaSb_npWJiFg_lR7NzVBHxMaAqtFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amnesty International</a> </p><p><a href="https://united4iran.org/en/donate.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">United for Iran</a></p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/62fc16a36de4ed0011050056/episodes/patreon.com/annfosterwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support Vulgar History on Patreon </a></p><br><p>Get merch at <a href="http://vulgarhistory.store/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://vulgarhistory.store</a> - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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. <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/62fc16a36de4ed0011050056/episodes/bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Sarah Kidd (with Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos)
<p>You may not have heard of Sarah Kidd, but you likely have heard of her third husband: Captain Kidd, the famous pirate. I'm joined by Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos, author of the first-ever full length biography of Sarah, THE PIRATE'S WIFE: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF SARAH KIDD to learn all about this lesser-known figure from history. Arrrr!</p><br><p>Learn more about Daphne and her books at <a href="https://daphnepalmergeanacopoulos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">daphnepalmergeanacopoulos.com/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1419/9781335429841" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy a copy of THE PIRATE'S WIFE from bookshop.org to help support Vulgar History </a></p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="patreon.com/annfosterwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support Vulgar History on Patreon </a></p><br><p>Get merch at <a href="http://vulgarhistory.store" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://vulgarhistory.store</a> - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Artemisia I of Caria
<p>Artemisia I of Caria is one of the earliest recorded tits out women of history. She was the Queen of Halicarnassus hundreds of years before Cleopatra, and midway through the events of the Old Testament. She helped out Persian Emperor Xerxes I battle against the Greeks, and was so impressive Herodotus wrote about her (even though she was a woman).</p><br><p>Help for Iran. Some organizations to consider donating to in support of the women of Iran:</p><p><a href="https://iranhumanrights.org/what_we_do/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.iranrights.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran</a></p><p><a href="https://donate.amnestyusa.org/page/114017/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=MRPaidSearchFR2022&supporter.appealCode=W22XXADEVR1P&en_og_source=W22XXADEVR1P&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4omaBhDqARIsADXULuWqHFHQWU536QMlXgdarZHE4FWvq7-esaSb_npWJiFg_lR7NzVBHxMaAqtFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amnesty International</a> </p><p><a href="https://united4iran.org/en/donate.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">United for Iran</a></p><br><p>———</p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/62fc16a36de4ed0011050056/episodes/patreon.com/annfosterwriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support Vulgar History on Patreon </a></p><br><p>Get merch at <a href="http://vulgarhistory.store/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://vulgarhistory.store</a> - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_I_of_Caria" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Artemisia-I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Britannica.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1492/women-in-ancient-persia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1492/women-in-ancient-persia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/article/927/women-in-ancient-greece/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.worldhistory.org/article/927/women-in-ancient-greece/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.persianesquemagazine.com/4717/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.persianesquemagazine.com/4717/</a></p><br><p>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 <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/vulgarhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link to shop there and support Vulgar History</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Empress Dowager Cixi, part one
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