Category Archives: folklore

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on February 1, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, 1635 has already begun, so there are more hope for a misty peace in our exhausting Thiry Years’ War (1618-1648). Battles are more furious, negotiations are hotter while the life goes on & our La Gazette adds more … Continue reading →

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Russian Dance: Summer

Posted on January 29, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, this is another Russian dance performed by our famour Igor Moiseev’s Dance Group. Enjoy the performance!🎉🎉🎉 Maria KethuProfumo

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Louis XIV Asks New Riddles I

Posted on January 26, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, this year we return to our historical background & guess riddles from a French book of 1716. Good luck! 😊 Hint: the first riddle is dedicated to a well-known & widely used field plant. “In the field & … Continue reading →

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Astrological corner. All about stars: Polaris

Posted on January 24, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I believe that each blogger is a modern romanticist therefore you should be attracted with the night sky & the stars. No matter what you prefer more: astronomy or astrology 😊 I hope that you will find my … Continue reading →

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Vintage Toys I

Posted on January 20, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, this year I’m going to share with you some images of vintage toys. Perhaps, some ones are familiar to you. As a toy maker I’m interested in the toy history as toys of the past were different. They … Continue reading →

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Tico & the Man’s Stories: Green Parrot & the Noise

Posted on January 15, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Once upon a time in wild evergreen forests of Brazil there was a handsome Amazon parrot. He was kind, joyful, full of sympathy and, for certain, curious as all the parrots were. However, he was a bit unusual. He was … Continue reading →

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Tico & the Man’s Stories: Welcome!

Posted on January 11, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, this year I have prepared a surprise for you. Let me introduce you an amazing talented singing Amazon parrot Tico and his company: Frank Junior who represents a guitar part of the performance, Mr. Frank who plays the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 8, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, winds, wine & Southern seas are crucial points of a new turn of our voyage. We are somewhere there but not exactly in the place we must be. Prepare for new adventures near mysterious the Terra Australis (don’t … Continue reading →

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Kazan

Posted on January 4, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue our travel around the Orthodox world. This year it is dedicated to our Icons. The story of the Saint Images is very interesting as it always mixes a miracle with difficulties of life, while its contemplation … Continue reading →

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Russian Dances: Winter

Posted on December 28, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we have had a wonderful ballet season, so I would like to suggest you to continue our acquaintance with the Russian dance. Why not to begin it right before the New Year?😁🎄🥂 For the festive mood I present … Continue reading →