If you’ve been following the history of the tattoo industry, you’re well aware who Samuel O’Reilly is – the man who patented the first electric tattoo machine, thus kick starting the modern tattoo industry.…
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Tattoo History
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You go in to get a tattoo and you plan on spending how long in the chair – one hour, three hours, four, perhaps? Tattoos can vary in application time depending on the size…
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If you want a tattoo, what is the first step? Yes, yes… you have to decide on a design and a location to place it, but what’s the first step after you’re really ready to…
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Many cultures across the world have had an on again, off again love affair with tattoos, including Europe, the British Isles, Greece, and Asia. This affair has stretched across the centuries, with what seems to…
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When I say the word tattoo, do you immediately think of Captain James Cook? No? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But, let’s change that, shall we? Whether you know it or not,…
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The art of Samoan tattooing is believed to be over 2,000 years old. Let that sink in – 2,000 years old. To put it into perspective, the oldest city in the United States dates back…
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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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As 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 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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When 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…