Soviet-era Mayan-themed playing cards.
posted by Rumple on Dec 27, 2008 - 16 comments

In 1684, the French Crown didn't send Quebec its yearly allotment of currency. Yet, the soldiers needed to be paid. [more inside]
posted by QIbHom on Oct 3, 2008 - 18 comments

Take a card, any card, from the Anti-religious pack, or the insufferably cute Our lovers (kittens!) deck, or the utilitarian Cards that talk (Japanese, Korean and Chinese phrases) and many, many more.
posted by tellurian on Apr 12, 2006 - 12 comments

Magic trix. With pix!
posted by WolfDaddy on Feb 9, 2005 - 7 comments

It's all in the cards: an interesting look at the development and design of playing cards.

Despite their global origins, playing cards are a uniquely American art form. Looking at a deck of cards provides a glimpse of social, economic, and advertising history.

posted by jazon on May 25, 2004 - 6 comments