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Mercure Galant: Louis XIV Travels to Luxemburg II
“Most of the Officers who are accustomed to travel riding joined together & moved along the both sides of the carriages to avoid the dust so disturbing this season, & to be able to serve the King. A great number … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, France, History, Louis XIV, nature, news, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized
Tagged 1687, 17th century, civilization, cultura, culture, France, Francia, history, Juin 1687, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Mercure Galant, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, the Sun King, voyage Luxemburg Louis XIV
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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VI
Esteemed Readers, in the Midsummer time a sort of a magic riddle is very welcome. So, I offer your one looking forward to your brilliant suggestion. (The hint is Midsummer theme). Good luck! “A forest of Love is placed so … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, culture, education, fantasy, folklore, France, fun, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Love, nature, news, Riddles, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, art, arte, beauty, 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
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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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Soviet Movie Café: Seventeen Moments of Spring
This year we have been celebrating the 75th anniversary of victory over fascism. The URRS was the true winner in this terrible battle, but, unfortunately, modern global forces do their best to erase the role of Russia in the World … Continue reading
Posted in Art, cinema, culture, education, History, Literature, movie, Society
Tagged 1941-1945, art, arte, cinema russo, cinema sovietico, civilization, cultura, cultura russa, culture, history, Russian cinema, Russian War films, Seconda Guerra Mondiale, Seventeen moments of spring, società, society, Stierlitz, storia, World War II
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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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Tom Jobim: A Felicidade/Happiness
“A Felicidade/Happiness” is an eternal bossa hit of all the times & nations. Composed by our geniuses Vinicius de Moraes & Tom Jobim for the movie “Orfeu Negro/The Black Orpheus” (1958) it reflects all the shades of this emotion, its … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Beauty, bossa nova, cinema, culture, Jean Baptiste Lully, Music, tom jobim, Uncategorized
Tagged A felicidade, André Salvet, Antonio Carlos Jobim, arte, beauty, bossa nova, Brasil, Brasile, Brazil, Brazilian jazz, Brazilian music, civilization, cultura, culture, happiness, life, Mario Panzeri, modern world, musica brasileira, musica brasiliana, Orfeu Negro, Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, XXI century
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Tom Jobim: Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
‘Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar/Io Sono Che ti Amerò/I’m the One Who Will Love You’ is a masterpiece by Antonio Carlos Jobim & his eternal friend-minstrel Vinicius de Moraes. The single was recorded in 1959 by Maysa, much later in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Beauty, bossa nova, culture, Life, Love, Music, poetry, tom jobim, Uncategorized
Tagged Antonio Carlos Jobim, art, arte, beauty, bossa nova, bossa nova italiana, Brasil, Brasile, civilization, cultura, culture, Eu sei que vou te amar, Maria Creuza, musica brasileira, musica brasiliana, società, society, Tom Jobim, Toquinho
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