The History of English Podcast Episode 135: A House of Cards
Mar 24, 2020
This podcast explores the history of playing cards and their connection to the printing press. It discusses the origins of playing cards and printing in China, Egypt, and Europe. It also covers the development of the English deck of cards, Henry V's victories, the treaty between England and France, and the impact of Joan of Arc. The podcast delves into the evolution of block printing and the invention of moveable type.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Origins of Playing Cards and Printing
02:38 • 3min
Origins of Printing and Playing Cards
05:31 • 15min
Origins of the English deck of cards and Henry V's victories
20:12 • 3min
The Resulting Treaty and the Challenges of the French Throne
23:01 • 4min
Siege of Orlion and the Arrival of Joan of Arc
26:40 • 5min
Origins of the Deck of Cards
31:24 • 17min
The Evolution of Block Printing
48:09 • 28min