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Louis XIV Asks Riddles IX
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
Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, education, France, fun, History, humour, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Riddles, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized
Tagged 17 siecle, 17th century, 17th century France, art, arte, cultura, culture, France, historical riddles, history, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Mercure Galant, riddle, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King
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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII
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
Posted in culture, education, France, fun, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Riddles, Seicento, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century France, art, arte, beauty, civilization, cultura, culture, enigma, enigme storiche, France, Francia, historical riddles, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Riddles, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King
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Mercure Galant: Louis XIV Travels to Luxembourg
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
Posted in culture, France, Habsburgs, History, Leopold I, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Society, Sociology, travel, Uncategorized
Tagged 1687, 17th century, 17th century France, civilization, France, Francia, Francia del Seicento, historical travel, history, la Corte di Luigi XIV, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Mercure Galant, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, The King Sun, travel, voyage Luxemburg Louis XIV
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La Gazette in 2020: Historical News Today 1632
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
Posted in Chiesa, education, France, Gazette, God, Habsburgs, History, news, Society, Uncategorized
Tagged 1632, 17th century, 17th century France, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinale de Richelieu, civilization, France, Francia, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Gustavus Adolphus, histoire, historia, historical news, history, La Gazette, Louis XIII, Luigi XIII, notizie 1632, notizie storiche, nouvelles, Pere Joseph, Seicento, società, society, storia, XVII siecle
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Louis XIV Asks Riddles V
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
Posted in culture, education, France, History, Louis XIV, news, Riddles, Society, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, 17th century France, art, arte, civilization, cultura, culture, enigma, enigme storiche, France, Francia, historical riddles, history, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Riddles, Siecento, società, society, the Sun King, XVII siecle
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Louis XIV Asks Riddles IV
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
Posted in Beauty, culture, education, France, fun, History, humour, Louis XIV, Riddles, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, 17th century France, art, arte, cultura, culture, enigma, enigme storiche, Francia, historical riddles, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Riddles, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King
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Louis XIV Asks Riddles III
Esteemed Readers, the life goes on & I continue posting riddles of Louis XIV’s time. Please, pull yourself together & guess out! Again I remind you of sending me your own riddles to join the riddle club! The new riddle … Continue reading
Posted in culture, France, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Riddles, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, 17th century France, civilization, cultura, culture, enigma, enigme storiche, France, Francia, historical riddles, history, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, riddle, Seicento, society, storia, the Sun King
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Louis XIV Asks Riddles 2020-II
Esteemed Readers, here is a new riddle for you. It suits to the spirit of Carnival taking place these days. May it serve you a hint while guessing. Good luck! “I’m pretty, fine & my graces are often the reason … Continue reading
Posted in culture, folklore, France, fun, History, Louis XIV, news, Riddles, Society, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, 17th century France, art, arte, civilization, cultura, culture, engima, France, Francia, historical riddles, history, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, riddle, Seicento, società, the Sun King, XVII siecle
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Louis XIV Asks Riddles XI
Esteemed Readers, the winter is at the door & calls us for a new pretty riddle about some natural phenomenon. Activate your imagination! Good luck! “Made from an invisible substance I have wings alike a bird. They carry me since … Continue reading
Posted in culture, education, fantasy, folklore, France, History, Life, Louis XIV, mythology, nature, paganism, philosophy, Riddles, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th centure, 17th century France, civilization, cultura, culture, folklore, France, Francia, historical riddles, history, indovinello, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Riddles, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King
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Mercure Galant: Canon Fishing
Esteemed Readers, have you ever thought about a canon fishing? It must be a very amusing way of entertainment. At least this note published in the “Mercure Galant” makes this impression: “Shipwreck happened at the Isle Davés has been covered … Continue reading
Posted in culture, education, France, Habsburgs, History, Louis XIV, news, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, 17th century France, civilization, France, Francia, history, Isle Davés, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Mercure Galant, Mr Forran, Netherlands, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, The Dutch, the Sun King, XVII siecle
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