Category Archives: fun

Mercure Galant – Messenger of the Past: Mascarade in Marly 1700

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

It is impossible to speak about Louis XIV’s feast without mentioning great & mysterious Divertissements held in Marly. The French Revolution destroyed this little gem built near Versailles, but the spirit & grandeur of events taken place there would remain … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, fun, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Music, news, relationship, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Mercure Galant-Messenger of the Past-Carnival 1683

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

Mercure Galant published plenty of information about Venice’s Carnivals every year. However those arranged at the Court were no less solemn, magnificent & entertaining. Here is an abstract about Carnival 1683 took place at Versailles: “…I pass to Divertissements that … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, culture, education, folklore, France, fun, God, History, Italia, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Music, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles IV

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, midsummer time calls for some intellectual entertainment. So, His Majesty offers you another 17th century riddle…rather romantic and so much allegoric! Good luck! Without consuming hearts we make them burn. We are torches and mirrors of the soul, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, folklore, France, fun, History, humour, Literature, Louis XIV, news, philosophy, quotes, Riddles, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Baroque Dance-L’Entrée d’Apollon

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, I offer to your dearest attention a graceful reconstruction of the 17th century dancing. Costumes & music pass the perfect air of this sophisticated art & that wonderful time. Enjoy watching! Vive le Roy! Maria KethuProfumo

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, folklore, France, fun, History, Life, Louis XIV, Music, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles I

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

  Having debunked some important myths about the King, we deserve some rest, Esteemed Readers. So, let’s try to guess a new 17th century riddle, this time prepared by His Majesty: I’m like a current that flows very fast. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, culture, folklore, fun, History, jokes, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Music Inspiration

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, in anticipation of the new lunar year to come and some other fabulous events that are hold in Eternamenta blog since February 1, I wish to share with you this wonderful song. May it bring you inspiration too: … Continue reading →

Posted in fun, Happiness, Life, Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Memory of Evil: Along With Light

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

All has its beginning & end, except Light that has the infinite power. It is immortal and passes through any kind of darkness. It means that Evil, being in its essence the best engine for growth & development, is limited. … Continue reading →

Posted in folklore, fun, Happiness, Life, Lifestyle, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments