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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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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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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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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on December 31, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it is the end of the year, so here are some brief but extraordinary tidings of the Thirty Years’ War period (1618-1648). On my behalf, I wish you the year like these news: full of entrances & treasure … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks a Christmas Riddle XII

Posted on December 23, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is the last riddle of the year. It is dedicated to Christmas, New Year & all our hopes for a better life: “A road is covered with little sparkling beads”. REPLY to the Riddle posted on November … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 12, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, thanks God the storm has been over but new rolling is ahead. Get prepared! It’s time to clean the vessel & to wait for a more lucky wind for us! Enjoy your time on board!😊 Aboard the Oiseau, … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Abraham of Smolensk

Posted on December 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Abraham of Smolensk (1150 or 1172 – approx. 1222) was a Russian monk, a priest & a miracle worker. He founded the Bogor’otskaja convent. His spiritual way is similar to other monks: when his parents died he became a monk … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on December 1, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here are some latest miscellaneous tidings of November 1634, the period of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). The life goes on no matter canon shots & troops crossing European lands back & forth. Hamburg, the 3rd November, 1634: … Continue reading →