Category Archives: History

Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVIII

Posted on September 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our voyage continues. We fight furious winds & terrible rolling. Please, keep you luggage well locked not to lose anything especially gifts you have acquired at the Cape! We do our best to provide you a secure trip. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, France, History, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Louis XIV, news, Seicento, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 1685, 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, art, arte, cultura, culture, France, Francia, historical travel, historical voyage, history, life, lifestyle, literature, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, società, storia, the Sun King, travel, viaggio a Siam, viaggio storico, voyage, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 3 Comments

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Prochor Lebedn’ik /the Saltbush-Worker

Posted on September 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Prochor Lebedn’ik/the Saltbush Maker ( -1107) is the monk, the Saint & the Miracle – Worker of the Russian Orthodox Church. Too little is know about his childhood. His hagiographies tell about him already as a monk who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, family, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, beauty, chiesa ortodossa, Chiesa russa ortodossa, civilization, cultura, cultura russa, culture, God, history, lifestyle, Prochor Lebednik, Russian Orthodox Church, Russian Saints, Santi Ortodossi, Santi russi, società, society | 5 Comments

La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on August 31, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, there are curious tidings coming from Italy. Today we broadcast gli affari italiani/Italian affairs important for the period of the Thirty Years’ War (1618 -1648). Rome, the 15th of August, 1634: “Last week Sieur Chigi di Sienna, – who … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, culture, education, France, Gazette, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, civilization, cultura, France, Francia, God, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, Italia, Italy, La Gazette, La Gazette 1634, life, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi XIII, Pere Joseph, Re Sole, Seicento, società, storia, the Sun King, Thirty Years' War, Wallenstein | 3 Comments

Russian Ballets: The Polovtsian Dances

Posted on August 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“The Russian Seasons” (1909-1929) arranged by Sergej Diaghilev (1872 -1929) in Paris contained plenty of Russian ballet’s gems. We mean not only full ballets. There were so-called one-act performances that might challenge our famous dancing masterpieces. “The Polovtsian Dances”, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, culture, folklore, History, Music, news, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged Alexander Borodin, balletto classico, balletto russo, beauty, civilization, cultura, cultura russa, culture, folklore, Polovtsian Dances, Prince Igor opera, Russian ballet, Russian culture, Sergej Diaghilev, società, society, The Russian Seasons | 8 Comments

Sergio Cammariere: Ferragosto

Posted on August 15, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, happy Ferragosto! On this occasion I would like to share with you the song with the same name by our Cyrano to create more festive mood. Enjoy the music! Maria KethuProfumo

Posted in Art, Beauty, bossa nova, Christianity, culture, fantasy, folklore, History, Italia, Life, Lifestyle, news, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized, Vinicius de Moraes | Tagged art, arte, beauty, bossa nova italiana, civilization, cultura, culture, Ferragosto, life, lifestyle, Sergio Cammariere, società, society, Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes | 5 Comments

Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVIII

Posted on August 10, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we are about to sail farther. Please, embark! Don’t leave souvenirs, wine & provisions unattended. We remind you of wild elephants & lions onshore. Our next stops are the Islands of Java & Sumatra. Have a nice voyage! … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, History, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Louis XIV, mythology, nature, news, Seicento, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, art, arte, beauty, cultura, culture, France, Francia, historical travel, history, Java, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, Siam, società, society, storia, Sumatra, the Sun King, travel, viaggio storico, voyage, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 11 Comments

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Anthony the Great /the Hermit

Posted on August 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Antony the Great/Antony the Hermit (257-356) is an early Christian ascetic, a founder of the Christian monasticism highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. His steadfastness & force of the Saint Spirit inspire the believers & serve a good example … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, religion, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged Antony the Great, Antony the Hermit, Chiesa russa ortodossa, Christian Saints, cultura, cultura russa, culture, God, News, Orthodox Saints, Russian church, Russian Orthodox Church, Saint Antony, Santi Ortodossi, società, society, XXI century | 9 Comments

La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on August 1, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, any war means great adventures. The Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) is not an exception. Let’s follow ones of two our old friends: the General Horn & Ringave Otho Loüis. These brave lads made their dark war deeds completed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, France, Gazette, God, Habsburgs, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, cultura, culture, France, Francia, God, guerra di trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIII, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, storia, the Sun King, Wallenstein | 5 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles VII

Posted on July 27, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. It is dedicated to nature, if be more precise, to a Russian landscape (3 notions). Good luck! “Two say:Let’s stand. Another two say: Let’s shake. Another two add: Let’s run”. REPLY to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, children, family, fantasy, fun, History, humour, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, mythology, nature, Riddles, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, civilization, culture, enigme russe, France, Francia, history, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, natura, nature, Re Sole, riddle, Russian riddles, società, society, the Sun King | 10 Comments

Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVII

Posted on July 11, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, prepare to disembark! Take only necessary things as it won’t take us long to stay at the Cape of Capricorn. No spirits are allowed! In fact, there is plenty of wine in cosy Dutch pavilions. Be careful! … Continue reading →