Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs. The remains of the intricately tattooed body ...

For centuries, body art has served as a powerful reflection of personal identity and cultural values. Far from serving as simple decoration, tattooing in ancient communities often had far more ...

Tattoos have long served as a way for people to express their emotions. As a tattoo historian, I often enjoy asking people where they think tattoos originated. I hear the mention of countries such as ...

These tattoo symbols hold deep, hidden meanings. However, not all tattoos have a straightforward meaning. Some symbols are mysterious and shrouded in hidden messages, spiritual connections, or ancient ...

Tattooing symbols that represent good luck is a tradition rooted in ancient beliefs. Tattoos have long been more than just ...

With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru. By Becky Ferreira A culture ...

Tattooing symbols that represent good luck is a tradition rooted in ancient beliefs. Ancient beliefs suggest that certain symbols inked onto the skin can protect, attract luck, or even connect us to ...