Ann Foster

The Vulgar History ecosystem has expanded now to a Substack! This week we’re looking at the mysterious (murder) death (it was murder) of Amy Robsart Dudley (who was murdered): open.substack.com/pub/vulgarhist…

New episode with special guest @krheyam - we're talking about The Public Universal Friend, an American born Quaker who died then was reborn as a genderless manifestation of the Holy Spirit. open.spotify.com/episode/3vXFYU…

New episode! We’re talking trans history, we’re talking American history, we’re talking about the fascinating saga of Revolutionary war soldier Deborah Sampson/Robert Shurtleff with guest expert @GretaLaFleur open.spotify.com/episode/2pGIKf…

New episode! We’re talking about Constanze Mozart and the importance of gossip as a history source with @musicologygeek Listen anywhere you get podcasts to learn the story of this calves-out icon! open.spotify.com/episode/048CAP…

👑 Get ready to dive into the scandalous saga of Marie Antoinette in Vulgar History’s newest season! Tackle the burning question: “How Do You Solve A Problem Like Marie Antoinette?” From royal extravagance to revolutionary downfall, listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🍰🇫🇷

New era! Vulgar History podcast season 7: how do you solve a problem like #marieantoinette kicks off May 15 on all podcast platforms! vulgarhistory.com

This week on the Vulgar History podcast, we’re talking about K-dramas, Joseon-era Korean history, and more with @junehwrites — author of the new historical mystery (that reads like a K-drama!) A CRANE AMONG WOLVES. open.spotify.com/episode/22n9QY…

This week on Vulgar History, we’re talking about queer pirates, the connections between Caribbean folklore and piracy, and The Map That Led To You with the fabulous @mcleodmouth open.spotify.com/episode/3dD79b…

This week on the podcast we’re talking about Thanadelthur, a Dene woman from northern Canada. Much of her story lives on through oral storytelling in the Dene community as shared by today’s guest Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth! open.spotify.com/episode/7lmwWW…

We're joined today by @laurendeleary to talk about the true story of Matoaka, commonly known as Pocahontas. Her story has been misinterpreted countless times from the 16th century through today, perhaps still best known from the animated Disney film. open.spotify.com/episode/7uxvu9…

Clear your schedules: this week, we’re going LONG. By which I mean, 3.5 hours of content. And we couldn’t go a minute less, because Hatshepsut deserves the most in-depth discussion. I’m joined by the long-awaited return of friend of the podcast @GBDolfan open.spotify.com/episode/5yABKa…

This week on Its Like, Vulgar History: I’m joined by EK McAlpine to talk about Saint Margaret of Scotland, who became a saint when a book fell in a river and whose husband was one of history’s finest himbos . open.spotify.com/episode/5ZBjtH…

This week is a re-release of season 1, episode 2 of Vulgar History, telling the scandalicious saga of OG tits out icon/ our patron saint, Frances Howard. open.spotify.com/episode/7vou8f…

Iṣmat ad-Dīn Khātūn was a 12th-century Muslim woman from the Levant. She lived during the Frankish Wars aka The Crusades, and made a name for herself through her bravery and diplomacy. open.spotify.com/episode/661EHu…

New episode! And it's all about a woman so iconic she only needed one name: RACHEL. This one has everything: hand gestures! A Thanos crown! No room at the inn! Revolution! And: Lola Montez?? open.spotify.com/episode/1sqQEQ…

When Joan Crawford died, Bette Davis was reported to have said "You should never say bad things about the dead, only good. Joan Crawford is dead? Good." Such a useful sentiment to return to, don't you find?

The gender of Roman emperor Elagabalus is being discussed after a museum chose to change from male to female pronouns in their exhibit. What’s also interesting is what a chaotic weirdo Elagabalus was, which I discuss in this recent episode with @krheyam open.spotify.com/episode/5vQIcf…

🎙️🚨Had a fabulous time chatting with @annfosterwriter @vulgarhistory about the indomitable Worimi bushranger Mary Ann Bugg. 🎙️🚨For bandits, Australian and First Nations history, catch the episode here: vulgarhistory.com/2023/11/15/mar…

“Some of my favourite historical podcasts. They all have a chill, conversational vibe so you feel like you're at a dinner party next to a fascinating person, not like you're in a university class lecture!” - @annfosterwriter host of @vulgarhistory goodpods.app.link/jNu0ikTuEEb

It's Friday, and everything is terrible, so I wrote you a little blog about that twee "we are the granddaughters of the witches you couldn't burn" merch. You've seen it. Anyway, they're not just uncool, but historically inaccurate and profiting off the misery of victims.