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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Silouan the Athonite

Posted on October 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Silouan the Athonite or Staretz Siluoan (1866-1938) is a Russian monk, the Saint who spent his life on the Mount Athos. He is highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church due his ascetic way of life & precious spiritual writings. … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on October 1, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) is in progress. Even being exhausted the Imperialists refuse to sign at least a separate peace. Here are some tidings about the troop dispositions. Mulhausen in Thuringia, the 15th of September, 1634: “The … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Firebird

Posted on September 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

The Firebird (1910) is a short ballet composed by Igor Stravinskij. It is another gem performed during Diaghilev’s Russian Seasons (1909 -1929). The libretto is based on our traditional fairy-tales where the Firebird, (Phoenix for other cultures) is a a … Continue reading →

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Soviet Cuisine: Potato Delights II

Posted on September 25, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Potatoes & mushrooms is an old classic combination that always gives a great delicious result. Recipes based on these two ingredients are very ancient in the Russian cuisine. There are infinite ideas & ways of cooking. Here are two traditional … Continue reading →

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Soviet Cuisine: Potato Delights

Posted on September 23, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Alike the Turkish delights that are a proud symbol of certain cuisines of the Middle East & the Maghreb, potato delight are a fundamental proud part of the Russian cuisine. Strangely enough, a root crop from far hated America has … Continue reading →

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Sergio Cammariere: Settembre

Posted on September 19, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the spirit of September is fading. The autumnal equinox is on the way. Let’s celebrate it with this wonderful instrumental composition by our poetic Cyrano. Enjoy the music & views of Sicily! Maria KethuProfumo

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Sergio Cammariere: Gli Angeli Siamo Noi

Posted on September 12, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, to celebrate this Indian summer approaching soon I offer you this wonderful music poetry by our Cyrano named “Gli Angeli Siamo Noi/ We Are the Angels”. Let it be so! Enjoy the music! 🍁🍂🌞🌞🌞 Maria KethuProfumo

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

Posted on September 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our voyage continues. We fight furious winds & terrible rolling. Please, keep you luggage well locked not to lose anything especially gifts you have acquired at the Cape! We do our best to provide you a secure trip. … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Prochor Lebedn’ik /the Saltbush-Worker

Posted on September 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Prochor Lebedn’ik/the Saltbush Maker ( -1107) is the monk, the Saint & the Miracle – Worker of the Russian Orthodox Church. Too little is know about his childhood. His hagiographies tell about him already as a monk who was … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on August 31, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, there are curious tidings coming from Italy. Today we broadcast gli affari italiani/Italian affairs important for the period of the Thirty Years’ War (1618 -1648). Rome, the 15th of August, 1634: “Last week Sieur Chigi di Sienna, – who … Continue reading →