Category Archives: Life

Mercure Galant: Messenger of the Past – New Year 1678

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

It might seem odd, Esteemed Readers, however the 17th century French did not celebrate Christmas & New Year. Fabulous celebrations with Christmas trees, presents & Santa Claus appeared only in the 19th century, on the eve of the Progress Age. … Continue reading →

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Louis’s Rivals: William III Of Orange

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Unlike Leopold I, William III of England might be called more an ideological than a political opponent of Louis XIV, no matter his participation in various anti-French campaigns. In the frames of an eternal French-English confrontation, it was a rather … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VII

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, here is a new intricate enigma for your entertainment. Although it is very allegoric, I’m certain you can guess it out. I will give you a small hint: it concerns love. Good luck! Often I’m stolen; and I exist … Continue reading →

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On the eve of Samhain – Korrigans & Breton Mythology

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

The Celtic New Year or Halloween, choose what is closer to you, my esteemed Readers, invite us to move deeper in centuries and to ponder upon the Celtic French roots, yet too strong in the consciousness of the 17th century … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV as He is: a Great Father

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

Indeed, Esteemed Readers! It might seem strange to many post-Revolution historians, but even Louis XIV had children…and was the best father in the world for all of them. A strange thing is that there are few evidences about that. People … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV as He is: The Just Monarch

Posted on September 26, 2018 by

Although the title “The Just” belongs to Louis XIII, we can’t help mentioning it regarding his son, Louis XIV, as any great king must be just. During his reign Louis faced plenty of challenging events and situations, which demanded balanced … Continue reading →

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At King’s Service: André Campra

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

André Campra (1660-1744), perhaps, is not as famous as Jean-Baptiste Lully or Jean-Phillipe Rameau, a genius of Louis XV’s time. However, he made much for the French opera to be in blossom, and he played a very significant role in … Continue reading →

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