Category Archives: Life

Louis XIV Asks Riddles IX

Posted on September 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, as you know sport existed even in the 17th century, so I offer you a sportive riddle this time! Good luck! 🙂 🏆🏆🏆 “In a light & green prison I move without rest. At least those who love … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: The Horses of Saint Mark

Posted on September 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, if you wish to know early works by Milorad Pavic, the set of his short stories named “The Horses of Saint Mark/St. Mark’s Horses” (1976) is a wonderful literary opportunity. Young Pavic is yet distant from his writing … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Pièces de Clavecin 18

Posted on September 16, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I present you an elegant & a sophisticated set for harpsichord composed by François Couperin. N18 is made in F major, if it means you something. In my first posts of this year dedicated to the genius … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: La voglia, la pazzia

Posted on September 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, if you remember a difficult political situation in Brazil made Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes spend some time in Italy. They did not waste their time & recorded some nice albums in Italian there. Here is one of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 10, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a terrible heat goes on attacking us. So don’t forget the ice & other cooling measures suitable for an ordinary 17th century voyage. Might winds return faster to our ship! Aboard the Oiseau, 4 April 1685 “…It is … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Simeon of Verkhoturye

Posted on September 5, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Simeon of Verkhot’urye or Simeon of Merk’ushino (1607-1642) is a venerated Russian Saint who began a tradition of simple hermit living & who is also believed to be the guardian of the Ural & the Siberian lands. There is little … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1663: Historical News Today

Posted on September 1, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, The Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) doesn’t mean only battles & death. There is some pretty space for life & slow motion changes as well: Vienna, 31st August, 1633: “Here everybody speaks about the peace in Germany, nevertheless a … Continue reading →

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Soviet Movie Café: War Dramas VIII

Posted on August 29, 2021 by kethuprofumo

In 1977 Vas’ilij B’ikov, one of our famous actors, film directors & the war participant, presented a very profound & curious film uniting the war, its memory & next generation. It is called “One-Two, Soldiers were going…/Ati-Bati, shli sold’ati”(1977). The … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII

Posted on August 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a new riddle is at your service. This time it has a military spirit. It contains something that is yet widely used even in our hi-tech days. Good luck! “I have been created for serving Princes & Kings. … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Messe des Couvents

Posted on August 14, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, as you remember François Couperin has composed plenty of wonderful religious pieces. Today I offer you a complete Mass for convents & monasteries famous as Messe pour les Couvents (1690). Enjoy the spirit & solemnity of the Grand … Continue reading →