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Fact #7 (deck-of-cards)

Deck of Cards

Each of the suits in a deck of cards represents the four major pillars of the economy in the Middle Ages. Heart represented the Church; Spades represented the military; Clubs represented agriculture; and Diamonds represented the merchant class.

Niccolo Machiavelli

Date: January, 24th 2013 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm

One of the most prominent statesmen of the Renaissance and author of “The Prince”, which gave rise to the term “Machiavellian,” tells of his life and inspirations.

Location
1st Floor Theater