Category Archives: Louis XIV

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

Posted on May 13, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, great news! We are entering waters of Siam! Enjoy the views of Malacca & local islands. 🍍🍍🍍🏝🏝🏝🥳 Aboard the Oiseau, 4 September 1685 “Early in the morning we passed by Polpangean & we are moving to the coast … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles IV

Posted on April 28, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. The hint: it is a classic detail of the 17th century rural landscape all over Europe & an essential construction for agriculture. Good luck! “I have no legs & no arms though … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 11, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, be ready for an extreme isle rodeo passing! Follow safety measures! Enjoy the voyage! 🏝🍍🎉 Aboard the Oiseau, 1 September 1685 “The Surgeon of the La Maligne has visited us to speak about M. d’Arbouville’s illness. A poor … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1636: Historical News Today

Posted on March 30, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the Holy Week made me shift posts. Today we ponder upon an execution of a criminal who blasphemed against God & the King. Tomorrow as the Easter comes, we shall enjoy the world of the Brazilian carnival. As … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles III

Posted on March 26, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. Its hero is a popular Easter character. Try to guess who it might be. Good luck! ” I always sleep on the hard ground. In fact, I don’t need a bed. My … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1636: Historical News Today

Posted on March 3, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, any war always means people, endless troops that so often die unknown. The Thirty Years’ War(1618-1648) is not an exception. If we ponder upon figures given in “La Gazette” we shall be astonished to realize how many innocent … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles II

Posted on February 27, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. Today I suggest you a riddle about travel instruments. I hope it will be a good hint for you. Good luck!🎉🎉🎉 “My skill is to surprise just with a hand movement & … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 14, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we are about to sail further. Get on board & prepare the arms. These South seas are dangerous. In any case, enjoy your voyage! 🍍🏝🍍 Aboard the Oiseau, 25 August 1685, Saint Louis “Yesterday three vessels from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Al Mondo, Art, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Seicento, Society, Sociology, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, beauty, civilization, cultura, culture, France, Francia, historical travel, historical voyage, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Messire de Choisy, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, viaggio a Siam, viaggio storico, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 5 Comments

La Gazette 1636: Historical News Today

Posted on February 4, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a new year always brings a new hope. Even if the peace is not concluded in the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648), let’s enjoy other treaties of that epoch between France & its allies. Here are abstracts from an … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles I

Posted on January 29, 2024 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a new historical riddle. It is a bit long but I’m fond of its poetic spirit. This is a natural phenomenon everybody likes. Good luck!🎉🎉🎉 “I serve both to the poor & the rich. I enter … Continue reading →