A feminist women's history comedy podcast hosted by Ann Foster. How do you solve a problem like Marie Antoinette? Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum was a Jewish mother of four, a gracious society hostess, a beloved member of her community—and the first widely renowned crime boss in America. Friend of the podcast Allison Epstein joins us to discuss this historical icon. Order a copy of Allison's new book, Fagin the Thief. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History.
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Breasts, clitoris, hymen, and womb. Across history, these body parts have told women who they are and what they should do. Although knowledge of each part has changed through time, none of them tells a simple story.
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