Tag Archives: 17th century France

François Couperin: Leçons de Ténèbres II

Posted on May 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue our musical travel around spiritual works by François Couperin. Today I present you the second spiritual lesson made for the Holy Wednesday from his set “Leçons de Ténèbres”. Enjoy it! Vive le Roy! 🙂 PS. Painting … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles III

Posted on March 24, 2021 by kethuprofumo

  Esteemed Readers, no matter something weird happening with WordPress, we go on our riddles. This time I have prepared for you one connected with pleasure & medicine. 🙂 Good luck & happy spring! “Sweet scent of our breath love … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1633: Historical News Today

Posted on January 31, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, Happy 1633! The Thirty Years’ War continues & the tension between countries has been growing. A cruel unexpected death of the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus happened at the Battle of Luzen (6 November 1632) changed the mood of … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles X

Posted on October 27, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is another riddle of Louis XIV’s time. It is dedicated to delicious food…popular at that time. I might say that this very dish is yet in trend, especially in the Asian cuisine. Good luck! “Alike a long … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles IX

Posted on September 26, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I would like to present you a historical riddle out of time. The object hidden in it is one of the most essential things in our world, important almost for each of us even at present. I … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII

Posted on August 24, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a beautiful summer of crazy 2020 is almost over. So, let’s meet autumn with this curious & rather industrial riddle belonging to Louis XIV’s times. Good luck! “I never walk around the town. If I do I wear … Continue reading →

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Mercure Galant: Louis XIV Travels to Luxembourg

Posted on June 5, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I would like to share with you some curious news about Louis XIV’s journey happened in June 1687. “Mercure Galant” published a special edition dedicated to this solemn event, so I will post some pretty curious extracts. “The … Continue reading →

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La Gazette in 2020: Historical News Today 1632

Posted on May 31, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it is still 1632. It is still the Thirty Years’ War. However, there is plenty of battles around. I present you a small extract dedicated to the King of Sweden(Gustavus Adolphus) & Louis XIII: Metz, 8th May, 1632: “Meanwhile … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles V

Posted on May 24, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the lockdown period is perfect for riddles of various kind: political, philosophical, historical…Here is another riddle from the 17th century extremely suitable to the current bedlam we are facing globally. Good luck! “I possess two eyes nevertheless I … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles IV

Posted on April 26, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. This one is dedicated to Nature & animals(birds & other creatures might be possible as well). May it be a good hint for you. Good luck! “I’m the most gallant creature that … Continue reading →

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