The Evolution of Tarot: Tracing Its Journey from Italy to Modern Britain
Origins in Renaissance ItalyIn the candlelit chambers of 15th-century Italy, where art and intellect mingled with the scent of spiced wine, Tarot first made its enigmatic appearance. Far removed from the mystical reputation it would later acquire, Tarot began as a parlour game—Tarocchi—played by the Italian nobility. Imagine silk-clad courtiers gathered around ornate tables, laughter…