Logan, North Dakota. Logan is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. Its population was 194 as of the 2010 census. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990.
Who invented playing cards and what is the origin of 'Hearts', 'Diamonds', 'Clubs' and 'Spades'? PLAYING cards were invented by the Chinese before AD1000. They reached Europe around 1360, not directly from China but from the Mameluke empire of Egypt. The history of suitmarks demonstrates a fascinating interplay between words, shapes and concepts.
This section is an online tutorial covering the early history of playing cards. You will learn about the following topics: Above: detail from âLa Sala de Las Batallasâ mural painting in El Escorial palace (Madrid) produced by a team of Italian artists, late 16th century (click to zoom).