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The Hermitage - A Tarot History Site
A one stop tarot history resource, containing a number of resources for researching Tarot history and myths.

The Evolution of the Tarot
How the cards have changed over time

A Tarot Origin Myth
A possible origin.

The TarotL history information sheet
Lots of tarot history topics, from the word "tarot" to the role of the Gypsies, many more.

The Early Titles of the Trumps
A little lesson in Italian tarot titles.

Count Matteo Maria Boiardo and his Trionfi Poem
A poem written in 1465 is an eatly description of the 22 trump tarot deck.

Marziano da Tortona: Inventor of the Tarot?
Speculation proposing a possible author for Tarot.

The Celtic tarot and the secret traditions: a study in modern legend m
Argues that the occult use of Tarot is very recent.

Catharism and the Tarot
The possible contributions to tarot symbolism from Christian heresy. Very comprehensive essay in twelve parts.

Esoteric Origins of Tarot
Argues in favor of an occult origin of Tarot, as opposed to a recreational one.

Cards: A Theory
Early theory of Tarot history, pre- Waite.

Sources of the Waite tarot symbols
Suggests sources for the symbology of the Waite tarot deck, one which influenced generations of Tarot decks.

Catharism and the Tarot
The possible contributions to tarot symbolism from Christian heretics.

The Grail romances and the Tarot
Parallels between the Grail romances and tarot symbolism.

The problem of the Tarot
An unlikely theory which attempts to link the Tarot cards with tenth century Jewish scholars.