Ann Foster
@vulgarhistory
Podcast host: Vulgar History, NeferTV; Author of Rebel of the Regency (2026), The Real Lady Macbeth (coming in 2028)
I’m doing a recap podcast with @gbdolfan.bsky.social about Spartacus! In this week’s episode, we talk about the one where Spartacus and Varro have to stand in the sewer. Listen wherever you get podcasts: pod.link/1896931147/e...
Any question is on the table during my July 18th 7 PM ET Q&A session for Patreon members at the $6/month tier and above. Join via a free 7-day trial to sneak in too: Patreon.com/annfosterwriter
Tune up your lute and get ready for the messy, sexy, scandal-filled origin story of the notorious Tudor dynasty, kicking off today on the Vulgar History podcast! pod.link/1489560920/e...
Big news! I’m writing another book! Tysm to the dream team @abwycisk.bsky.social and Brigitte Dale and @stmartinspress.bsky.social for believing in this project 💞
New season theme reveal: it’s the Tudors!! All new Vulgar History podcast episodes kick off next week as we get into the notorious Tudor era. Early access to episode one available on Patreon: www.patreon.com/annfosterwri...
Talking trashy authors this week on the podcast - specifically, nasty skank F. Scott Fitzgerald, and how his wife Zelda deserved so much better!! pod.link/1489560920/e...
Remember Abigail Adams! My guest this week on the podcast is the one and only @meredithconstant.bsky.social and we’re here to celebrate American heroine Abigail Adams: letter writer, hater of the British royals, bird mom, and feminist (kind of). pod.link/1489560920/e...
Couldn’t help but notice my book REBEL OF THE REGENCY sitting pretty in the background of After Dark - and next to friend of the podcast Kate Lister, no less!! Historians supporting historians, you love to see it 💗💗💗
My book REBEL OF THE REGENCY is on super-discount as part of Amazon Prime Day! And the people are loving it - how about our girl Caroline climbing the bestseller lists!! You know Prinny hates to see it Buy the audiobook of hardcover at a discounted price until June 26!! a.co/d/02dhin7d
Talking about Roman slavery with @emmasouthon.bsky.social this week on the podcast pod.link/1489560920/e...
My book, REBEL OF THE REGENCY, is on mega-discount as part of Amazon Prime Day! If you've been meaning to get a copy of the book or audiobook, now's the time! a.co/d/02dhin7d
Presenting NeferTV: a TV recap podcast about shows set in the ancient world. This season, we’re talking about Spartacus: Blood and Sand! Episode one now available: pod.link/1896931147
Everyone’s fav podcast guest Gina Berry joins us to discuss warrior Queen Zenobia this week! AND: we have an exciting announcement! pod.link/1489560920/e...
All the merch in my shop is discounted this weekend! Want an affair of the necklace tee? A sticker with queer Regency Era figures? An ode to Mary Bateman, the Yorkshire witch mixed with Fleetwood Mac? I got you: vulgarhistory.dashery.com
How did people sound during Shakespeare’s time? More like Cletus from The Simpsons than you may expect! @valeriefridland.bsky.social joins us on the podcast to explain: pod.link/1489560920/e...
We’ve raised $562.57 so far for the Trevor Project! Order a Regency QueERA tee by June 6 with proceeds supporting our fundraiser. Link below:
Talking about Wallis Simpson this week on the podcast with @melanieben.bsky.social - author of the new novel THE WINDSOR AFFAIR pod.link/1489560920/e...
Talking about the history of vibrators, dildos, and more this week on the Vulgar History podcast with special guest Dr. Kate Lister pod.link/1489560920/e...
The Regency Era was queer AF and it’s time more people knew about it! Celebrate the Regency QueERA by rocking this tee, with all profits supporting @trevorproject.bsky.social Design by @janjupiter.bsky.social Modeled by me! www.bonfire.com/the-regency-...
My book REBEL OF THE REGENCY is now available in the UK, where Caroline of Brunswick was so beloved! Read about the riots and chaos caused by her fans, why the rest of the royal family haaated her, and why she’s not much known today. More info at rebeloftheregency.com
My book REBEL OF THE REGENCY is finally now available in the UK!! Brits, I hope you enjoy this irreverent biography of your injured Queen. There’s even a drinking game! Get a copy at your local bookshop or buy online here: rebeloftheregency.com
Why does Jane Austen’s work continue to resonate today? Author June Hur shares her Austen journey from fanfiction to her latest P&P-inspired book: pod.link/1489560920/e...
Ada Lovelace is known for her contributions to computer science, basically predicting the dangers of Al two hundred years ago. Less known is her scandalous personal life and her horseracing grift era. Until now! pod.link/1489560920/e...
Lady Caroline Lamb was a Regency Era main character. Everyone was obsessed with her ethereal beauty and wild parties, including (unfortunately) Lord Byron. Author @alexandravasti.bsky.social joins us to celebrate Caro's audacious saga. pod.link/1489560920/e...
Important note: REBEL OF THE REGENCY is coming out in the UK on May 21. British people who grew up on Horrible Histories - this one’s for you!! rebeloftheregency.com
This week on Vulgar History: Regency Era, it's La Chevalière d'Eon! d'Éon lived the first part of her life as a man, mostly in France and the second part as a woman in England. @mayadeane.bsky.social joins us to discuss La Chevalière's iconic life and legacy. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/v...
Presenting THE REGENCY QUEERA, a new design featuring queer figures from the Regency Era. Buy this on a tee with profits supporting @trevorproject.bsky.social
La Chevalière d'Éon was born in France, worked in Russia, and wound up in England during her long career as a spy and swordfighter. She was the toast of the Ton during the Regency Era, performing for the Prince of Wales and other dignitaries.
Queer identities were understood differently in past eras, so historians of queer culture often apply current concepts to people in the past, to find role models or examples of queer history. Which brings us to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.