A Brief History of Tarot Cards

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<p>The history of tarot cards is as tantalizing as the mystical insights they promise to reveal. Cristen and Caroline deal out how tarot evolved from a game into a divination tool and why two women living worlds apart are to thank for tarot's popularity today.</p><p> </p> Learn m ... Show More

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