Alex’s Notebook is not the only blog I write for. I am an active writer of the following blogs as well:
Haunting Alex
- Stirrings in The Black House is another very interesting take on the traditional ghost and haunted house trope. It is definitely worth a read.
- Ever since I was old enough to understand what ghosts were, I have had an enduring fascination with the paranormal and horror in general. This is a self-reflection on this interest.
- I'm happy to announce that the stories section with the first public domain stories is finally online and available!
- Editor’s note: This story is part of a collection published by M.R. James under the name of A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories. “I suppose you get stuff of that kind through your hands pretty often?” said Mr Dillet, as he pointed with his stick to an object which shall be described […]
- Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door."'T is some visiter," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door– Only this, and nothing more."Ah, distinctly […]
- Son cœur est un luth suspendu;Sitôt qu’on le touche il résonne. De Béranger. DURING the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year, when the clouds hung oppressively low in the heavens, I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length […]
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The Beskirted Man
- Everybody Skirts has done it again! This is another great article about where your waistline is when wearing a skirt. The post Where’s My Waistline? Tips for the Skirted Male appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- This article discusses a number of different aspects of men wearing dresses from the history to whether they can. The post Men Can Be Men and Wear Dresses, Too: Gender Equality in Fashion appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- I have largely been absent from the internet for the past three weeks because I have been down and out with the flu. The post Down and Out appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- This article from El País is spot-on with their analysis of misogynistic prejudice and how that affects men who wear skirts. The post Why are men in skirts still stigmatized: A journey to the origins of a misogynistic prejudice appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- Germany is well-known for its traditional Christmas markets. I visited a few of them in skirts this past December and this is my experience. The post Christmas Markets in Skirts appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- There was a study done by the Harvard Business School that shows that people who break fashion norms are often perceived as having a higher status because it exudes confidence. The post The Red Sneakers Effect appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
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History Rhymes
- Secret societies, like the notorious Illuminati, have long fascinated people worldwide, their influence extending from history into today's popular culture. The post Illuminati in the 18th Century appeared first on History Rhymes.
- Today I am excited to announce that after a number of years of lying dormant, History Rhymes is finally getting a new lease on life. The post History Rhymes Gets a New Design and More appeared first on History Rhymes.
- Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated after the end of the First World War, but that is generally when he exits the stage of popular history. So what happened to him? What did he do in that time? This article aims to explore some of these questions. The post Kaiser Wilhelm II After His Abdication – Part […]
- It is hard to believe that an entire decade has elapsed since I published my first History Rhymes blog post entitled "Starting Out." A lot has changed in the past ten years and I have big plans for it for the future. The post A Decade of History Rhymes appeared first on History Rhymes.
- The rule of the Bavarian kings ended with the German Revolution of 1918-1919 in the immediate aftermath of World War I. The royal family became enemies of the Nazis and had to flee Germany, but never gave up the dream of restoring the monarchy. The post Kings of Bavaria: Conclusion – After the Fall of […]
- History Rhymes has been picked to be featured in an editorial by Tutorful called "History Lovers: Awesome Websites and Resources To Cure Your Boredom". The post History Rhymes Featured on Tutorful appeared first on History Rhymes.