Tattoos may be pretty commonplace today, but they have a special place in history. In some cultures, they have been strictly forbidden. For others, they were reserved for sacred rituals and to mark ...

That’s my friend Kelsey Baker, she’s a journalist and Marine Corps officer – and the only Marine I know who doesn’t have a single tattoo. It’s her first time in a tattoo parlor, though like many inked ...

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 ...

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The Pride of Baltimore II is back in Charm City and this weekend, people can tour the tall ship and learn all about the lives ...

Sacramento History Museum brings 'Inked Women' from California's history to town The Sacramento History Museum is presenting the history of California's tattooed women in its new exhibit starting Feb.

One of the most stubborn misconceptions about tattooing is that it was born in Polynesia and imported to the West by Captain Cook in 1768, then trickled down to the masses over the next century, ...

A new tattoo convention at Terminal 5 was equal parts art museum, trade show, history lesson and concert. A new tattoo convention at Terminal 5 was equal parts art museum, trade show, history lesson ...

Quincey Reese Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 5:01 a.m. | Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 5:01 a.m. Greensburg tattoo shop owner Nick Christofano has inked himself into the industry history books. After 28 years in ...