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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Simeon of Verkhoturye

Posted on September 5, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Simeon of Verkhot’urye or Simeon of Merk’ushino (1607-1642) is a venerated Russian Saint who began a tradition of simple hermit living & who is also believed to be the guardian of the Ural & the Siberian lands. There is little … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, Christmas, culture, education, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, Seicento, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Chiesa russa ortodossa, civilization, cultura, culture, Dio, God, history, life, lifestyle, Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodox Church, Russian Saints, Santi russi, Seicento, Siberia, Simeon of Merkushino, Simeon of Verkjoturye, società, society | 15 Comments

La Gazette 1633: Historical News Today

Posted on May 31, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, no matter intense battles, the air of peace has appeared in our historical tidings. Indeed, the life goes on while the Thirty Year’s War (1618-1648) is moving to so desired Pax…It is 1633 yet & only negotiations are … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, education, France, Gazette, God, Habsburgs, History, Life, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 1618-1648, 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, civilization, cultura, culture, Europa 1633, Europa Seicento, Europe 1633, France, Francia, Francia del Seicento, God, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, history, La Gazette, La Gazette 1633, Louis le Grand, Louis XIII, Luigi XIII, Luigi XIV, Pere Joseph, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia | 3 Comments

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

Posted on May 7, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we have reached the Canary Islands! Hurrah! We are sailing Northeast. It is too far from Siam yet, however the spirit of a true journey is with us: Aboard the Oiseau, 13 March 1685 “…We are going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, education, France, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Seicento, Society, travel | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, arte, beauty, cultura, culture, France, Francia, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 24 Comments

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Nicholas

Posted on March 3, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Saint Nicholas of Myra is one of our main Patron Saints. In Russian he has several other names: Nikolaj Ug’odnik, Sviat’itel Nikolaj,Nikolaj Chudotv’orets/Wondermaker. In the Orthodox tradition he is Saint Patron of sailors, prisoners, orphans.There are numerous reconstructed churches … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles II

Posted on February 23, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I hope that this pretty riddle of the 17th century perfect for frosty weather worldwide will warm you up no matter its sense. Good luck! “I’m water but not liquid. I’m a humid powder formed by Jupiter. However … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles I

Posted on January 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it is already 2021 & we go on our section of the historical riddles. This time I have chosen a very romantic one as soon St Valentine’s comes. Let it be a good hint for you. Good … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, culture, education, France, Literature, Louis XIV, mythology, Riddles, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, arte, civilization, cultura, culture, enigma, enigme storiche, France, Francia, historical riddles, history, 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, XXI century | 8 Comments

Dedicated to Tom Jobim: Bossa Nova Movie (2000)

Posted on January 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Is it possible to unite the genius music by Tom Jobim & cinema? The answer is simple: without any problems! Moreover, a perfect plot, a great shooting & a proper film message will create a completely incredible masterpiece. As, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, bossa nova, cinema, culture, education, family, friendship. life, Happiness, humour, movie, Music, news, Uncategorized | Tagged Antonio Carlos Jobim, art, arte, beauty, bossa nova, Bossa Nova film 2000, Brasile, Brazil, Brazilian cinema, Brazilian culture, Brazilian jazza, Brazilian music, Bruno Baretto, cinema brasileira, cinema brasiliana, civilization, cultura, culture, Jean Baptiste Lully, musica brasileira, musica brasiliana, Tom Jobim, world | 14 Comments

Mercure Galant:Louis XIV Travels to Luxembourg V

Posted on October 5, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue travelling no matter that it is October. Our trip is save, no masks are necessary. Meanwhile far away in a diachrony in June 1687 the time has stopped & it is still a wonderful peaceful summer … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles IX

Posted on September 26, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I would like to present you a historical riddle out of time. The object hidden in it is one of the most essential things in our world, important almost for each of us even at present. I … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII

Posted on August 24, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a beautiful summer of crazy 2020 is almost over. So, let’s meet autumn with this curious & rather industrial riddle belonging to Louis XIV’s times. Good luck! “I never walk around the town. If I do I wear … Continue reading →