Playing cards have undergone a radical journey to reach the 52-card deck that boasts four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades) and 13 numbered (1-10) cards per suit that we know today. In fact, the ...

In 1983, The Metropolitan Museum of Art bought a 52-card deck of South Netherlandish playing cards ... condition - but they were almost lost to history. An Amsterdam antiques dealer was sold ...

Nintendo opened its first museum on Wednesday in a renovated factory in Kyoto, showcasing the long history of the Japanese ...

You’ve uncovered the history of playing cards, delved into the four suits, and explored the origins of this particular card. You’ve also discovered different interpretations of its meaning ...