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Alex’ Notizbuch

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The Beskirted Man

  • This is an interesting website whose purpose I'm not entirely sure of, but it's great to see more websites dedicated to men in skirts. The post The Rise of the Man in a Skirt appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
  • I've had visitors who are intolerant of any deviation from their norm and so I wasn't able to wear skirts or heels, but something surprising did happen. This is what it was. The post Visitors: What Happened appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
  • t's great that Vogue keeps publishing articles about men in skirts, but the fact that this one is from 2021 and makes the claim that "men's skirts are on the rise" somewhat dubious as it's still very rare to see. The post Men’s Skirts Are on the Rise: 5 Street Style Stars Share Their Favorite […]
  • An interesting article from Australia discussing the question of why men don't wear more skirts in 2025. The post Why don’t more men wear skirts? (2025) appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
  • Today, we welcome Miloš Hlávka from Nový Knín, Czech Republic to Profiles of Beskirted Men! The post Profiles of Beskirted Men: Miloš Hlávka appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
  • I just wanted to make a quick post about the next couple of weeks. I will be largely absent from this blog and my social media channels as we are having company. The post Visitors appeared first on The Beskirted Man.

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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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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.

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