Category Archives: Art

Russian Dance: At The Glade

Posted on May 29, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is another vivid summer Russian dance performed by the Moiseev Ballet. Enjoy the performance! 🎉🎉🎉😊🍨 Maria KethuProfumo

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Esteemed Readers, this time our riddles is dedicated to a way of communication. The text might seem complicated but there are some hints inside there. I remind you that it belongs to the beginning of the 18th century. So, try … Continue reading →

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Vintage Toys V

Posted on May 24, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a new set of toys. 1940s-1950s. Which one do you prefer? 🙂 Maria KethuProfumo

Posted in Al Mondo, Art, Beauty, Childhood, children, culture, family, fun, History, Lifestyle, news, Society, toys, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, bambini, bambola, beauty, children, civilization, crianças, cultura, culture, doll, giocattoli, gioco, società, society, toys, vintage | 8 Comments

Tico & the Man’s Stories IX: Tico in G Minor

Posted on May 18, 2023 by kethuprofumo

A change did not keep him waiting. The next scale was named G Minor. ‘This is G Minor scale, dear Tico. Look at the sign and remember it well not to mix up with G Major. In fact, examine the … Continue reading →

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Tico & the Man’s Stories VIII: Tico in G Major

Posted on May 13, 2023 by kethuprofumo

When Tico made a good progress in the human language, Frank became teaching him the theory of music. ‘Practice is good but it is never enough. Music is alive, it breathes. So, a good musician must know to move its … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 9, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, what about a trip to Ceylon? We promise you plenty of bananas, tea & elephants if…the weather is fine. The fate of our voyage stands to be decided…🤨😐😱 Aboard the Oiseau, 25 July 1685 “If you ever travel … Continue reading →

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Live-Giving Spring

Posted on May 4, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Life-Giving Spring is a rare Icon in modern Russian churches. It belongs to the Byzantine tradition & was very popular in the 17th century when Russian icon-painters tried to invent new decorative elements & approaches to make it look more … Continue reading →

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Russian Dance: Dance of the Yenisei River Workers

Posted on April 29, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the maritime & river background is highly important for our culture as the life of the Russian nation was always interconnected with water spaces. Towns were built near rivers, so people perceived them as alive everyday participants of … Continue reading →

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Astrological corner. All about stars: Procyon

Posted on April 27, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Procyon is the brightest star in the constellation of Canis Minor & one of the brightest star of the night sky. It is a binary stellar system. Its colour is white while interconnection between two stars-sister is full of nuclear … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks New Riddles IV

Posted on April 25, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. It is about a certain body that we, humans, find so romantic & so mysterious. Good luck! “I often change my essence & my name while I’m always the same. I was … Continue reading →