Category Archives: Beauty

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

Posted on May 13, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, great news! We are entering waters of Siam! Enjoy the views of Malacca & local islands. 🍍🍍🍍🏝🏝🏝🥳 Aboard the Oiseau, 4 September 1685 “Early in the morning we passed by Polpangean & we are moving to the coast … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Astrology, astronomia, astronomy, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, fun, God, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, nature, news, Seicento, Society, Sociology, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, beauty, civilization, cultura, culture, France, Francia, historical voyage, history, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Malacca, Messire de Choisy, Re Sole, Seicento, Siam, società, society, storia, the Sun King, viaggio a Siam, viaggio storico, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 6 Comments

Russian Orthodox Icon: Our Lady of Passions

Posted on May 9, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady of Passions is a precious miraculous Icon, while this style of Hodegetria comes to the 15th century. It looks very unusual as we might see two Angels holding symbols of Passions behind the Holy Mother’s shoulders, while Christ’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, folklore, God, History, Lifestyle, Love, nature, news, religion, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, Christ, Christ's Passions, Cristo, Gesù, Holy Virgin, Icona Sacra, Icone Ortodosse, Jesus, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Icons, Our Lady of Passions, Passions, Russian Orthodox Church, Sacred Images, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 8 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles IV

Posted on April 28, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. The hint: it is a classic detail of the 17th century rural landscape all over Europe & an essential construction for agriculture. Good luck! “I have no legs & no arms though … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Blogging, celebration, culture, education, family, folklore, France, fun, God, Happiness, History, Lifestyle, Literature, Louis XIV, news, Riddles, Seicento, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, art, arte, civilization, cultura, culture, enigma seicento, enigma storica, folklore, France, Francia, God, historical riddles, history, lifestyle, literature, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, riddle, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King | 11 Comments

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Orphaned Baby-Rhino Apollo

Posted on April 22, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, this touching story is about saving of an orphaned rhino named Apollo. Rhinos are difficult to be grown, so it is a true challenge for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Enjoy the video! Long Life Happy Elephants, Rhinos & … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Beauty, Blogging, Childhood, children, culture, education, elephant, elephants, family, fun, Life, Love, nature, news, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Africa, Daphne Sheldrick, David Sheldrick, elefanti, elephant, elephant orphanage, Kenya, Nairobi, natura, nature, rhino Apollo, rhinos, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, società, society | 4 Comments

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Welcome Orphan Baby-Elephant Toto!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I would like to introduce you Toto, a rescued baby- elephant, who has become a part of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. He is a playful & very charming calf. I’m impressed with job the keepers do. They … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Beauty, Blogging, Childhood, children, culture, education, elephant, family, fun, Life, Love, nature, news, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Africa, Daphne Sheldrick, David Sheldrick, elefanti, elephant, elephant orphanage, Kenya, Nairobi, natura, nature, rhinos, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, società, society, wildlife | 4 Comments

Samba do Rio: Cigana

Posted on April 20, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, no matter cold & even snow in some parts of the world, let’s enjoy the Sun & spring. Here is a wonderful Portuguese-Brazilian samba by Luis Talkin & Jorgito Sapia to make these days warmer! In collaboration with … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Blogging, bossa nova, Carnival, culture, fantasy, folklore, fun, Lifestyle, Music, news, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, Brasile, Brazil, Brazilian music, carnaval carioca, Carnaval na Rua, carnaval no Rio de Janeiro, carnavale, Jorge Sapia, Luis Talkin, Meu bem volto jà, music, musica, musica brasileira, musica brasiliana, o samba, Rio de Janeiro, samba | 15 Comments

Carnival in Rio. Feminism & Carnival.

Posted on April 17, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, let’s plunge a bit into new carnival trends. Feminism is a new participant that makes the feast sparkle in a new light. It problematizes the role of women in the society & the carnival tradition. The article below … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Carnival, celebration, culture, fantasy, folklore, fun, humour, Lifestyle, Music, mythology, nature, news, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged Andrea Estevão, art, arte, bloco feminista, carnaval carioca, Carnaval na Rua, carnaval no Rio de Janeiro, carnevale, carnival in Rio, feast, feminism, feminist activity, festa, folklore, gioia, Jorge Sapia, joy, Meu bem volto jà, music, musica, Rio de Janeiro, società, society, street carnival | 9 Comments

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

Posted on April 11, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, be ready for an extreme isle rodeo passing! Follow safety measures! Enjoy the voyage! 🏝🍍🎉 Aboard the Oiseau, 1 September 1685 “The Surgeon of the La Maligne has visited us to speak about M. d’Arbouville’s illness. A poor … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Blogging, culture, folklore, France, fun, God, History, Lifestyle, Literature, Louis XIV, nature, news, Seicento, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, Cambogia, civilization, cultura, France, Francia, historical voyage, history, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Mercure Galant, Messire de Choisy, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, Sumatra, the Sun King, travel, viaggio a Siam, viaggio storico, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 5 Comments

Russian Orthodox Icon: Annunciation of Ustyug

Posted on April 7, 2024 by kethuprofumo

The Annunciation of Ustyug is a rare Russian Orthodox Icon of the Early Christian period. It was brought to Moscow by the tzar Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. In the past it was richly decorated with gold & … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Blogging, Chiesa, children, Christianity, culture, education, family, folklore, God, Happiness, History, Lifestyle, Love, Natale, news, religion, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged Annunciation, Annunciation of Ustyug, chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, Christ, Cristo, Gesù, Icone Ortodosse, Jesus, Orthodox Icons, Russian Orthodox Church, Sacred Images, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 8 Comments

Samba do Rio: Happy Easter!

Posted on April 4, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, let’s continue our Easter spring joy. This piece of music is a romantic samba created by talented artists of Rio de Janeiro & participants of the Street Carnival: Moyses Cohen, Jorgito Sapia, Marcelo Carvalho. It is called “Muito … Continue reading →