Show overview
Vulgar History: Regency Era has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 324 episodes, alongside 116 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 390 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 51 min and 1h 27m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 52% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 76 episodes published. Published by Ann Foster.
From the publisher
A feminist women's history comedy podcast. We look at history through a feminist lens, focusing on the women often removed from the narrative.
Latest Episodes
View all 324 episodesYou Wouldn't Want To Be Enslaved In Ancient Rome! (with Emma Southon)
TRAILER: NeferTV with Ann Foster and Gina Berry
Queen Zenobia vs The Roman Empire
What Accent Did People Really Have in Shakespeare's Time?
Wallis Simpson vs Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Did Doctors Really Prescribe Vibrators To Victorian Women? And Other Sexual Myths (with Kate Lister)
Why Is Jane Austen Still Popular Today? (with June Hur)
ArtMuse: Mary Robinson, part one
ArtMuse: Mary Robinson, part one
How Ada Lovelace Predicted The Rise of AI
Lady Caroline Lamb: Regency Era Hot Mess (with Alexandra Vasti)
Regency Era Trans Icon Chevalière d'Éon (revisited)
Regency Era Grifter "Princess Caraboo"
Regency Era It Girl Emma Hamilton (part two)
S8 Ep 23Regency Era It Girl Emma Hamilton (part one)
EClick here to watch this episode as a video. Emma Hamilton was born as Amy Lyon, a poor girl with a murky background. Through a mixture of ambition and luck, her gorgeousness helped her rise out of poverty and into high society as the mistress of a powerful man. And her story was only starting. Guest co-host Amanda Matta joins us to discuss the incredible first part of Emma Hamilton's life story. Learn more about Amanda, her podcasts, and other ways to keep up with her. — Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and 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
S8 Ep 22Regency Era Witch Mary Bateman
EClick here to watch this episode as a video. The Regency Era is known for its gowns, balls, and Bridgerton-style love stories. But England at this time was also very superstitious, which is how Mary Bateman aka The Yorkshire Witch found numerous ways to grift people. From fortune-telling to magical hens to herbal remedies, Mary found ways to scam people by using their spiritual beliefs against them. We're joined by award-winning author Allison Epstein to cover Mary's lifetime of audacious cons, and how the law finally caught up with her. link) — Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and 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
What If Anne Boleyn Sewed Her Head Back On?
bonusRebecca Lehmann's new book The Beheading Game begins with Anne Boleyn, post-execution, waking up and reattaching her head. From there, this book explores life in Tudor era England, Anne Boleyn's quest for revenge (and to reunite with her daughter), and so much more. Rebecca joins us this week to talk about how she got the idea for this book, her research process, and what she really thinks about Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII's relationship. Buy a copy of The Beheading Game (affiliate link) Learn more about Rebecca and her work — Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and 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
S8 Ep 21Was the Real Queen Charlotte Black? (Revisited)
EQueen Charlotte on Bridgerton is inspired by the real-life Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom. On Bridgerton, Charlotte is shown as a Black woman living in Regency England. There have long been rumours about Charlotte’s real-life Black ancestry. To understand this complex situation, I sat down with two experts to learn more. In interviews recorded in 2023 and revisited here, I spoke with Dr. Stacey Murrell about Queen Charlotte's ancestory, and with Dr. Brooke Newman about how Charlotte was viewed during her lifetime. Learn more about Stacey Murrell and her work YouTube video of Stacey’s presentation on Madragana (her part is from 1:00:15 to 1:26:46) Learn more about Brooke Newman and her work Buy a copy of Brooke Newman's book (affiliate link) — Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and 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
Margaret Beaufort, The Original Tudor Icon
bonusMargaret Beaufort was one of the most important women in Medieval England. Her story has been twisted to make her a villain, even a murderer, but who was she really? Lauren Johnson joins us to discuss Margaret Beaufort's remarkable life - and bust some of the most pervasive myths about her. Learn more in Lauren's new book Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker. Buy Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker (affiliate link) — RSVP for the upcoming Vulgar History in-person event in London! — Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and 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
S8 Ep 20Disabled Regency Era Artist Sarah Biffin
EWatch this as a video Sarah Biffin was one of the most sought-after portrait artists of the Regency Era, painting members of the royal family, including the King. How did a farmworker's daughter born without hands reach such success? Joining us to celebrate Sarah Biffin's iconic saga is special guest Kristen Lopez. Learn more about Sarah Biffin's work (and view some of her paintings) at the "Without Hands" exhibition page. Buy Kristen's book POPCORN DISABILITIES (affiliate link) Follow Kristen's film writing at The Film Maven Listen to Kristen's podcast Ticklish Business — RSVP to Ann's upcoming live event in London and Bath, England! — Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and 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