Category Archives: Society

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Sign

Our Lady of Sign is another historical Icon that saved Novgorod in dark times of wars. They say it was painted in the 12th century in the oran style. It used to be one of the most precious Sacred Images … Continue reading

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La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Esteemed Readers, today our historical news of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) time is dedicated to a plot against His Holiness Urban VIII (1568-1644). What uneasy times they were! EXTRAORDINARY NEWS Punishment of Eight Criminals suspected to have designed to … Continue reading

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Russian Dance: At The Glade

Esteemed Readers, here is another vivid summer Russian dance performed by the Moiseev Ballet. Enjoy the performance! 🎉🎉🎉😊🍨 Maria KethuProfumo

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles V

Esteemed Readers, this time our riddles is dedicated to a way of communication. The text might seem complicated but there are some hints inside there. I remind you that it belongs to the beginning of the 18th century. So, try … Continue reading

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Vintage Toys V

Esteemed Readers, here is a new set of toys. 1940s-1950s. Which one do you prefer? 🙂 Maria KethuProfumo

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Tico & the Man’s Stories IX: Tico in G Minor

A change did not keep him waiting. The next scale was named G Minor. ‘This is G Minor scale, dear Tico. Look at the sign and remember it well not to mix up with G Major. In fact, examine the … Continue reading

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

Esteemed Readers, what about a trip to Ceylon? We promise you plenty of bananas, tea & elephants if…the weather is fine. The fate of our voyage stands to be decided…🤨😐😱 Aboard the Oiseau, 25 July 1685 “If you ever travel … Continue reading

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Live-Giving Spring

Life-Giving Spring is a rare Icon in modern Russian churches. It belongs to the Byzantine tradition & was very popular in the 17th century when Russian icon-painters tried to invent new decorative elements & approaches to make it look more … Continue reading

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La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Our rival, the Cardinal Infante (1609-1641), deserves our attention, Esteemed Readers, as he represents a stubborn Habsbourg Ligue of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). I regard him as a contradictory historical character as being a priest he was a furious … Continue reading

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Astrological corner. All about stars: Procyon

Procyon is the brightest star in the constellation of Canis Minor & one of the brightest star of the night sky. It is a binary stellar system. Its colour is white while interconnection between two stars-sister is full of nuclear … Continue reading

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