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📚 When you're done learning about the History of Playing Cards, check our "History Happens Every Day" Calendar here - https://bit.ly/2027ExtraHistoryCalendar The humble deck of playing cards has a history as fascinating as the games themselves. Originating centuries ago in Asia before spreading through the Middle East and into Europe, playing cards evolved into the familiar suits and face cards we know today. Along the way, they reflected changing cultures, politics, and artistic traditions—proving that even a simple deck can tell an extraordinary story. Support History: ◼ Watch Extra History ad-free & get 1-week early access on *NEBULA* https://go.nebula.tv/extrahistory ◼ Suggest & Vote on our next episodes, get exclusive content & 24-hour early access on *PATREON* https://bit.ly/EHPatreon OR *MEMBERSHIPS* here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCODtTcd5M1JavPCOr_Uydg/join ◼ Show off your fandom with *MERCH* from our store! http://extracredits.store/ ◼ Interested in sponsoring an episode?* Email us: extracredits@standard.tv Join Us On: ◼ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/extracredits.bsky.social ◼ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@extracreditz https://twitter.com/extracreditz | https://www.facebook.com/ExtraCredits/ | http://instagram.com/extracredits ◼ Extra Credits Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@extracredits | http://www.twitch.tv/extracredits/ Thanks for the high-quality conversations & for following our community guidelines here: https://bit.ly/ECFansRNice Credits: Artist: David Hueso | Writer: Robbie MacNiven | Researcher: Sara Canetto | Showrunner & Narrator: Matthew Krol | Video Editor: Devon House Creative | Audio Editor: Mac Owens | Studio Director: Geoffry Zatkin | Social Media: Kat Rider | ♪ Music by Demetori: http://bit.ly/1EQA5N7 | #ExtraHistory #Historical #History