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La Gazette: Historical News Today -1631
Esteemed Readers, since now on I will post some pretty news from ‘La Gazette’, the ancient French newspaper established by Cardinal de Richelieu. I will cover the period 1631-1715 to keep my seventh-century line. I will leave the geographical names … Continue reading
Posted in culture, education, France, fun, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, religion, Uncategorized
Tagged 1631, 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, civilization, cultura, culture, Europa, Europe, France, Francia, Gazette, Guerra dei trent'anni, history, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, storia, the Sun King, Thirty Years' War, world
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Russian Slavic Pagan Gods
The Russian Pagan Pantheon is very similar in its meaning to the Roman mythology as the Slavic society used to be pagan & shared the same views. However, the ancient Russians carved statues of their gods from wood. Often they … Continue reading
Posted in culture, fantasy, folklore, mythology, nature, paganism, Slavic mythologu, Uncategorized
Tagged art, arte, civilization, cultura, culture, dei pagani, folklore, history, life, natura, nature, Pagan gods, paganism, paganismo, paganismo russo, Russia, Slavic culture, Slavic mythology, società, society, storia, world
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Louis XIV’s Anniversary PS: And The Truth of History Remains
It is always difficult to write the final sentence in a story as well as to do the very last post on occasion of Louis XIV’s anniversary. What should it be about? This question puzzled me last days. That’s why … Continue reading
Posted in culture, France, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Society, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, civilization, culture, France, Francia, God, history, life, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, storia, the Sun King, Truth, world
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Louis XIV’s Fragrance: Royal Iris
In one of my old posts I have already expressed my opinion that a fragrance is alike the time machine, able to return our emotions, memories, the past life. And, for sure, as a great perfume amateur I could not … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, France, History, Louis XIV, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, beauty, culture, essential oils, fragrance, France, Francia, God, history, iris fiorentina, iris nobile, Italia, Italy, life, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, perfumes, Re Sole, scents, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, time, world
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New Year Mood: Gaelic Song
Esteemed Readers, it would be sad to bid farewell to 2018 without a pleasant music impromptu. This is a brilliant Scottish composition performed by Fiona Mackenzie in Gaelic… I guess it would add some spirit to our Louis XIV’s celebrations … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Christmas, culture, folklore, Gaelic, God, Music, Natale, New Year, religion, Scotland, Uncategorized
Tagged Alba, cèol, celtic music, culture, Fiona Mackenzie, Gaelic, God, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, music, musica, musica celtica, Nollaig, Scotland, Scottish songs, society, world
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Mercure Galant: Messenger of the Past – New Year 1678
It might seem odd, Esteemed Readers, however the 17th century French did not celebrate Christmas & New Year. Fabulous celebrations with Christmas trees, presents & Santa Claus appeared only in the 19th century, on the eve of the Progress Age. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Beauty, Christmas, culture, France, God, History, Life, Louis XIV, religion, Society, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, Christianity, Christmas, civilization, Cristianità, culture, France, Francia, Gesù, God, Jesus, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, luce, Luigi XIV, Mercure Galant, Merry Christmas, Montpellier, Natale, Natale 2018, Peace 1678, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, vita, world
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Louis’s Rivals: The Habsburgs
The House of Austria has always been one of the most influential enemies of France. Long before Louis XIV the Holy Roman Empire aspired to keep its leading position in Europe. Huge territories and insatiable ambitions of its rulers, who … Continue reading
Posted in culture, France, Habsburgs, History, Italia, Leopold I, Louis XIV, Society, Uncategorized
Tagged 17th century, civilization, culture, France, Leopold I, Leopoldo I, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, society, storia, The Habsburgs, The Holy Roman Empire, the Sun King, The Thirty Year War, world
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