Episode 135: A House of Cards
The History of English Podcast
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Origins of Printing and Playing Cards
This chapter explores the origins of printing and the development of playing cards in ancient China, Egypt, and Europe. It discusses the use of stamps in early printing, the invention of moveable type, and the spread of playing cards through various cultures. The chapter also highlights the cultural barriers to moveable type printing in China and the adaptations made to playing cards in different regions.
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