The history behind playing cards

Playing cards were originally from Britain, but are now known and used all over the world in many games, such as Poker and Bridge.

Some different countries have cards with different face designs, with roots which are far older than the British playing cards.

(Information from:http://i-p-c-s.org/history.html)

Above is a picture showing the different suits in other countries.

(http://i-p-c-s.org/history.html)

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_16/1121932246ZdsTWP.jpg)