Most people don’t realize the amazing amount of history and engineering behind a simple deck of cards. Over the last 1000+ …
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Apr
2026
Card History
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Apr
2026
Playing Cards and the Bible
Richard Middleton a United States soldier was attending worship services and instead of taking out a Bible, he spread out a complete deck of cards in front of him. When an officer told him to put them away he refused the directive. He was brought before the major because the refusal was considered indecent behavior. When Middleton was asked for an explanation he was told if he could present an acceptable explanation there would be no penalty.
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Mar
2026
A history of… playing cards
Playing cards were probably invented in China during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) though they were rather different to the ones that we are familiar with today. There is a reference to something called the ‘leaf game’ being played by Princess Tongchang in 868 CE but it is unclear exactly what these leaves were. We know that this game often involved drinking – it was reported that the Emperor Muzong went on a 25-day drinking spree in the year 969 and on New Year’s Eve (26th February) “he played the game of leaves with his ministers”. This game would have been yezi ge (Rules of Leaves) but as long ago as 1067 CE it was recorded that there was no one alive who remembered how to play the game.
04
Mar
2026
A View Of The History Of Playing Cards
The history of playing cards spans over a millennium, evolving from simple paper amusements in ancient Asia to the standardized decks that define modern games worldwide. What began as a cultural curiosity tied to printing technology and gambling has become a global phenomenon, blending art, mathematics, and social pastime.
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Feb
2026
The Birth And Rising Popularity Of Trading Card Games
Just about fifteen years ago trading card games hit the world and ever since it has remained on top with many of the younger generation people in this world. Since their invention, trading card games have swept across the world, creating fans at every turn. The diversity of the games is the biggest draw, bringing in throngs of people to their ranks every year. Clubs and tournaments have sprung up and draw thousands through the doors with the promise of a long and grueling match.
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Jan
2026
Early History of Playing Cards & Timeline (Part 1)
Playing Cards are believed to have originated in China and then spread to India and Persia. From Persia they are believed to have spread to Egypt during the era of the Mamluk Sultinate, and from there into Europe through both the Italian and Iberian peninsulas in the second half of the 14th century.
04
Jan
2026
The History of Playing Cards
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Jan
2026
Play Some Card Games
Are you looking for a way to spend a rainy afternoon with friends? Or are you trying to plan some fun activities for your next big party? If so, the answer to your questions is simple: card games. It seems so obvious, but perhaps that is exactly the reason you forgot about it.
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Dec
2025
The Origin of Playing Cards
Playing cards made their way to Europe from the East. They appeared first in France and then in Spain. The reason for the belief that they appeared first in Italy is that the design on the cards closely resembles the Mamaluke design. The pack of cards consisted of 52 cards with suits of swords, polo sticks, cups and coins. Cards with the numbers one through ten and court cards that included the King (Malik), Deputy King (Naib Malik), and Second Deputy (thain naib).
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