Category Archives: Society

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Sign

Posted on June 6, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Art, Chiesa, children, Christianity, culture, Easter, family, folklore, God, History, Life, news, religion, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa russa, Chist, Cristo, Gesù, Icona Sacra, Icone Ortodosse, Orthodox Icons, Orthodox tradition, Our Lady of Sign, Russian Orthodox Church, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 5 Comments

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on June 2, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Chiesa, Christianity, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, fun, God, History, Italia, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, Cardinale Barberini, Cardinale de Richelieu, civilization, cultura, culture, Europa 1635, Europa Seicento, Europe 1618-1648, Europe 1635, France, Francia, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, La Gazette, La Gazette 1635, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Pere Joseph, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, Ubran VIII, Urbano VIII, Wallenstein | 2 Comments

Russian Dance: At The Glade

Posted on May 29, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, fun, humour, Lifestyle, Music, news, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, beauty, civilization, cultura, cultura russa, culture, danza russa, danza tradizionale, folklore, Igor Moiseev, life, lifestyle, Russan dance, Russian ballet, Russian culture, società, society | 13 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles V

Posted on May 28, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, fun, God, History, humour, Life, Literature, mythology, nature, news, Riddles, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, art, arte, civilization, cultura, culture, enigma, enigme seicento, enigme storiche, France, Francia, God, historical riddles, history, lifestyle, literature, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, riddle, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King | 14 Comments

Vintage Toys V

Posted on May 24, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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

Posted in Al Mondo, Art, Beauty, Childhood, children, culture, family, fun, History, Lifestyle, news, Society, toys, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, bambini, bambola, beauty, children, civilization, crianças, cultura, culture, doll, giocattoli, gioco, società, society, toys, vintage | 8 Comments

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

Posted on May 18, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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

Posted on May 9, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, God, History, humour, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Louis XIV, news, Seicento, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, art, arte, beauty, Ceylon, Charles le Brun, civilization, cultura, culture, folklore, France, Francia, historical travel, history, life, lifestyle, literature, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Messire de Choisy, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, Sri-Lanka, storia, the Sun King, viaggio, viaggio a Siam, viaggio storico, voyage, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 3 Comments

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Live-Giving Spring

Posted on May 4, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, folklore, God, Happiness, History, Lifestyle, Literature, news, philosophy, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, Chiesa russa ortodossa, Christ, Cristo, Gesù, Icona Sacra, Jesus, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Icons, Orthodox traditions, Our Lady of Life-Giving Spring, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 8 Comments

La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on April 30, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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

Posted on April 27, 2023 by kethuprofumo

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 →