From the hand-painted cards of T’ang Dynasty China to paper-and-plastic Pokémon trading cards, the history of playing cards spans cultures, epochs, and continents.
In a world filled with endless entertainment, some of the simplest and most enduring sources of amusement can be found in a deck of playing cards.įor centuries, these unassuming game pieces have held a special place in the hearts and hands of people across the globe.
