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The Surprising Origins of Classic Games

June 27, 2024 Joel Levy

Classic games that we know and love, like card games, casino games and board games, have fascinating origins deeply rooted […]

Toronto Photographer Michael Ishlove

“Hands Playing Chess” by Toronto Photographer Michael Ishlove

September 23, 2016 Joel Levy

Toronto Photographer Michael Ishlove sent us this photo of people playing chess outside the Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto. […]

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