Category Archives: Al Mondo

Vinicius de Moraes e Toquinho: Escravo de Alegria

Posted on April 13, 2021 by kethuprofumo

A genius duet of Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes inspired songs composed not only by our great maître Vinicius. “Escravo da Alegria/ The Slave of Joy” is a song made by Toquinho & dedicated to him. In fact, a great … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 II

Posted on April 6, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, Messire Abbé de Choisy informs us that we are sailing around the Spanish isles. The Madeira islands is right ahead. Enjoy our historical Voyage! I remind you that Siam is our destination: Aboard the Oiseau, 5 March 1685 … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Seraphim of Sarov

Posted on April 3, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Seraphim of Sarov (1754-1833) is a true image of piousness, one of the greatest Russian Orthodox Saints venerated in the Catholic Church as well. He was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903, while Pope John Paul II referred … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1633: Historical News Today

Posted on April 1, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here are the latest news from the Thirty Years’ War battle-fields (1618-1648). It is 1633 yet, combats go on, while the hope for total peace is growing: Leipzig, 8th March, 1633: “While we have been frighted with one sortie, … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles III

Posted on March 24, 2021 by kethuprofumo

  Esteemed Readers, no matter something weird happening with WordPress, we go on our riddles. This time I have prepared for you one connected with pleasure & medicine. 🙂 Good luck & happy spring! “Sweet scent of our breath love … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: o Velho e a Flor

Posted on March 10, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I would like to present you a romantic fruit of our genius duet Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho dedicated to love. “O velho e a flor/ The oldman & the flower” (1971) is made in accordance with the ancient … Continue reading →

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Mercure Galant: Louis XIV Enters to Luxembourg

Posted on February 6, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it is a great day today! His Majesty has finally reached the Country Luxembourg & we are going to enter this wonderful city. Get prepared! Vive le Roy! 🙂 “…The King entered Luxembourg on the 21st (of the … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1633: Historical News Today

Posted on January 31, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, Happy 1633! The Thirty Years’ War continues & the tension between countries has been growing. A cruel unexpected death of the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus happened at the Battle of Luzen (6 November 1632) changed the mood of … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: A Voyage to Siam

Posted on November 22, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Louis XIV developed rather successful international policy. The great kingdoms of Asia were one of his targets. He managed to establish very good & fruitful relationship with China, India & the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) as well. The decade 1680-1690 … Continue reading →

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Tom Jobim: Samba do Avião

Posted on September 10, 2020 by kethuprofumo

  Followed the previous post about Louis XIV’s journey, this charming ode to air travelling, Rio de Janeiro & airports will be a pleasant unusual compliment. “Samba do Avião”/”Airplane Samba” is one of the most famous pieces made by our genius. … Continue reading →

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