History of Tarot | After Dark
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal
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Maddy and Anthony get their Tarot cards read by Melissa Mercury! As well as reading their cards, Melissa tells us about the history of Tarot cards and who is responsible for their iconic design.
Find out why Swords aren't always bad and why the Death card can be good news!
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