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French Revolution: Radicals (part 2): The Actress With A Sword
Season 7 · Episode 25

French Revolution: Radicals (part 2): The Actress With A Sword

Vulgar History: Regency Era · Vulgar History | Realm

April 23, 20252h 13mExplicit

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Show Notes

Anne-Josèphe Théroigne de Méricourt was one of the most notorious people in the French Revolution. She arrived in Paris ready for revolution, used her theatrical experience to design unforgettable outfits, and did her best to fight for women's rights (with a sword by her side).

We're joined by Claire Mead to talk about the gender shenanigans of Théroigne's saga, and why she deserved much better.


Keep up with Claire's work about queer women and swords at clairemead.com



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