According to a survey completed by National Geographic in April of 2000, approximately 15% (which translates to roughly 40 million people) of Americans had at least one tattoo marked on their body. This art form…
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Tattoos in Borneo – The Living Practice
by Elisha Belden March 4, 2016When discussing the history of tattoos, one place that rarely comes up is the island of Borneo. While rarely mentioned, due to its isolation, the history of tattooing on this Pacific island is more…
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Ancient China & Tattoos: A Complicated Relationship
by Elisha Belden March 4, 2016If anyone has had a troubled relationship with tattooing, it’s the Ancient Chinese. While the art has been practiced since the early sixth century, it has mostly been looked upon with distaste by the…
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Important Historical Figures & Their Not-so-Secret Tattoos
by Elisha Belden March 3, 2016As historians have learned, tattooing has been around almost as long as documented human culture. So, it goes without saying that, in its ebbs and flows of popularity, there are bound to be some historical…
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The Aztecs: The Ritual of Tattooing
by Elisha Belden February 25, 2016The Aztecs are one of the many wonders of history that continue to enthrall scientists and history buffs alike. A mysterious people that made their home in the Mesoamerican region during the 14th, 15th, and…
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South American Tattooing: Ancient Peru
by Elisha Belden February 25, 2016Little is known about the South American tattoo culture of the early centuries, but that doesn’t make them any less fascinating to both scientists and tattoo enthusiasts alike. Most of today’s references to the…
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Soldiers and Tattoos: A Long Standing Love Affair
by Elisha Belden February 22, 2016When it comes to the appearance of tattoos across history, every culture and age has a different outlook on the art of body ink. Some reveled in the process, while others detested it. But, regardless…
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Ancient Britons: The Most Recognizable Tattoos of History
by Elisha Belden February 15, 2016When examining the history of the tattoo culture, the varied beliefs and uses are astounding. When you look at their function in ancient Egypt to their banishment in Greece and Rome, tattoos have meant…
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Tattoos have been emerging throughout history, first appearing definitively 5,000 years ago. They have had unique meanings and uses in each culture across the world – being used as everything from pain relief to…
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Tattoo’s Dark Days – Ancient Greece & Rome
by Elisha Belden February 5, 2016In today’s society, tattooing is a part of our culture – virtually worldwide. The practice has become about expressing oneself in a very personal manner and has become quite commonplace. It is not unusual to…