Feature: Why Did the Mamluk’s Version of the Playing Cards Endure? [Community Presentation]

PRESENTER

Serena Touma

ORIGINAL CITY

Dubai

Original Date

April 15, 2017

DESCRIPTION

In this afikra feature, Serena Touma discusses the relationship between playing cards and the Mamluks. She explains who the Mamluks are, why playing cards are relevant to them, and the origins, evolution, and cultural influence of this relationship.

ABOUT THE AFIKRA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

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Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.