Diving into the Rich Tapestry of Popular Card Games and their Intriguing Origins From Across the Globe
The Birth of Tarot
In the 15th century, Italy saw the birth of the Tarot deck, originally used for a game called 'Tarocchi'. Despite its later association with mysticism and divination, the Tarot was initially a playful diversion for the Italian nobility, featuring intricate, allegorical illustrations that reflected the cultural and philosophical ideas of the time.
