Category Archives: folklore

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Sign

Posted on June 6, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady of Sign is another historical Icon that saved Novgorod in dark times of wars. They say it was painted in the 12th century in the oran style. It used to be one of the most precious Sacred Images … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on June 2, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today our historical news of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) time is dedicated to a plot against His Holiness Urban VIII (1568-1644). What uneasy times they were! EXTRAORDINARY NEWS Punishment of Eight Criminals suspected to have designed to … Continue reading →

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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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Louis XIV Asks Riddles V

Posted on May 28, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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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Astrological corner. All about stars: Antares

Posted on May 25, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Antares is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius. It has a beautiful red spector & can be visible with the naked eye. It is a red supergiant that form a binary system. Its mass is unknown. There is … 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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La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on April 30, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our rival, the Cardinal Infante (1609-1641), deserves our attention, Esteemed Readers, as he represents a stubborn Habsbourg Ligue of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). I regard him as a contradictory historical character as being a priest he was a furious … 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 →