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The Waite-Smith Tarot Deck and its history
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23:42 - 27:45 (04:02)

A discussion on the Waite-Smith Tarot Deck, its origins, and how it came to be the most famous Tarot Deck worldwide.

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The fanciful stories surrounding the origins of Tarot are likely made up, as the game did not become a worldwide sensation and was instead played in Europe by a smaller group of people.
23:42 - 26:09 (02:27)
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Tarot
Summary

The fanciful stories surrounding the origins of Tarot are likely made up, as the game did not become a worldwide sensation and was instead played in Europe by a smaller group of people.

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The Waite-Smith Tarot Deck and its history
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How Tarot Works?
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Stuff You Should Know
A. E. Waite and artist Pamela Coleman Smith created a new Tarot deck in the early 1900s that became the most popular version due to its beautiful art deco illustrations and toned-down Christian imagery.
26:09 - 27:45 (01:35)
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Tarot Deck
Summary

A. E. Waite and artist Pamela Coleman Smith created a new Tarot deck in the early 1900s that became the most popular version due to its beautiful art deco illustrations and toned-down Christian imagery.

Chapter
The Waite-Smith Tarot Deck and its history
Episode
How Tarot Works?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know