Category Archives: History

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady the Sovereign

Posted on April 5, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady the Sovereign is a mysterious Icon not so much known in Russia. It was discovered in underground of a church in Kolomenskoe only in 1917. A common peasant woman had a dream where The Virgin Mary begged her … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, Christmas, culture, fantasy, folklore, fun, God, History, Lifestyle, news, Pavic, religion, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, Christ, Cristo, cultura russa, Gesù, Jesus, Orthodox traditions, Our Lady the Sovereign, Russian culture, Russian Orthodox Church, società, society, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 4 Comments

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on April 2, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the war does not mean only violence. It hides acts of mercy that prove a noble human nature that exists no matter circumstances. Our news include a real story of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) that must remind … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks New Riddles III

Posted on March 27, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the next riddle is dedicated mostly to the female world. This concept is an essential part of our life. It makes us more beautiful. In the past it played a great social part & even allowed to obtain … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, children, crafts, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, fun, Happiness, History, humour, jokes, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, nature, news, Riddles, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized, women | Tagged 17th century, art, arte, beauty, civilization, cultura, culture, enigma, enigme storiche, folklore, France, Francia, God, historical riddles, history, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Riddles, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King | 20 Comments

Astrological corner. All about stars: Rigel

Posted on March 25, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Rigel is a blue supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest stars we can see with the naked eye. It can vary its brightness thanks to pulsations in its unstable atmosphere. It’s a very … Continue reading →

Posted in astrologia, Astrology, astronomia, astronomy, culture, Druidry, education, fantasy, folklore, fun, History, Lifestyle, news, religion, Society, Sociology, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged astri, astrologia, Astrology, astronomia, astronomy, cielo stellare, constellation, costellazioni, cultura, culture, night sky, Orion, Rigel, Sistema Solare, Solar system, Space, spazio, star, stelle, travel, universe, Universo, viaggio | 5 Comments

Vintage Toys III

Posted on March 21, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today let’s plunge into a wonderful world of trains & cars. Who said that vintage toys mean only dolls & stuffed creatures? Boys, it’s your turn now!😊😉😊 Please, let me know which one you liked most. Maria KethuProfumo

Posted in Art, Beauty, children, culture, education, family, fantasy, folklore, fun, History, humour, Lifestyle, news, school, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged bambini, brinquedo, cars, children, craft, crianças, fatto a mano, giocattoli, gioco, handmade, life, lifestyle, macchina, mestieri, ragazzi, società, society, toys, trains, treno, vintage | 3 Comments

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

Posted on March 12, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our voyage is getting better day after day. Now we are passing by the Islands of Amsterdam. The weather is perfect, so you can sunbathe. A sad news: Robin has passed away! Poor old chap! Aboard the Oiseau, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, France, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Louis XIV, news, Seicento, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, art, arte, Batavia, beauty, Cape of Good Hope, civilization, cultura, culture, folklore, France, Francia, historical travel, historical voyage, history, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, viaggio a Siam, viaggio storico, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 7 Comments

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Vladimir

Posted on March 5, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady of Vladimir is a historical Icon highly venerated through centuries. It has participated in important events of the Old Russia, it was a witness of dramatic pages of our history. Besides it is considered to be one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, family, fantasy, folklore, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, religion, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, Christ, Cristo, cultura russa, Gesù, Jesus, Orthodox Christmas, Orthodox traditions, Our Lady of Vladimir, Russian culture, Russian Orthodox Church, Saint Luke, società, society, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 6 Comments

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on March 2, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our news delayed a bit due to an extraordinary event indeed. On the 10th of February, right on Shrove Sunday, His Majesty Louis XIII arranged a wonderful Court Ballet where he performed with a great success. (NB: Louis … Continue reading →

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Astrological corner. All about stars: Sirius

Posted on February 27, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Sirius is the next star we speak about. Its name is so popular so I think each of you, esteemed Readers, have heard of it, at least in UFO programs. 😁😁😁 Astronomy regards Sirius as the brightest star in the … Continue reading →

Posted in astrologia, Astrology, astronomia, astronomy, Beauty, children, culture, education, family, fantasy, folklore, History, Life, mythology, news, Space, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged astrologia, Astrology, astronomia, astronomy, Canis Major, constellation, costellazioni, cultura, culture, folklore, Sirius, Sistema Solare, Solar system, Space, spazio, star, stella, travel, universe, Universo, viaggio | 11 Comments

Louis XIV Asks New Riddles II

Posted on February 25, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a new historical riddle dedicated to ancient means of conveyance. Good luck! “In an incredible way I travel around the world but my routes are well-known. I cross both land & seas. Nothing can stop me. … Continue reading →