Category Archives: Sociology

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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Russian Dance: Dance of the Yenisei River Workers

Esteemed Readers, the maritime & river background is highly important for our culture as the life of the Russian nation was always interconnected with water spaces. Towns were built near rivers, so people perceived them as alive everyday participants of … Continue reading

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Astrological corner. All about stars: Rigel

Rigel is a blue supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest stars we can see with the naked eye. It can vary its brightness thanks to pulsations in its unstable atmosphere. It’s a very … Continue reading

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady with Seven Arrows

Our Lady with Seven Arrows is widely venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a very curious Icon depicting the Virgin Mary holding seven arrows. It is similar with the Icon named  Assuaging Cruel Hearts but it is more … Continue reading

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La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Esteemed Readers, 1635 has already begun, so there are more hope for a misty peace in our exhausting Thiry Years’ War (1618-1648). Battles are more furious, negotiations are hotter while the life goes on & our La Gazette adds more … Continue reading

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Kazan

Esteemed Readers, we continue our travel around the Orthodox world. This year it is dedicated to our Icons. The story of the Saint Images is very interesting as it always mixes a miracle with difficulties of life, while its contemplation … Continue reading

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

Esteemed Readers, thanks God the storm has been over but new rolling is ahead. Get prepared! It’s time to clean the vessel & to wait for a more lucky wind for us! Enjoy your time on board!😊 Aboard the Oiseau, … Continue reading

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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Esteemed Readers, here are some latest miscellaneous tidings of November 1634, the period of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). The life goes on no matter canon shots & troops crossing European lands back & forth. Hamburg, the 3rd November, 1634: … Continue reading

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles X

Esteemed Readers, here is a new riddle very suitable for coming Halloween/Samhain time. Try to guess what object it might be. Good luck! “I was born & grown in the forest. Then I came to the house & gathered the … Continue reading

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Soviet Cuisine: Roast Suckling Pig

Esteemed Readers, the origin of this dish is as ancient as Rus’. Roast pigs filled with buckwheat or mushrooms were dishes of the Zars’ menus. Its cooking is demanding but the result is fabulous. As a rule, a pig is … Continue reading

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