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 ...

The next known example of ancient Egyptians getting tattoos doesn't appear for more ... The woman's body contains four "S"-like symbols on her top shoulder joint and an "L"-shaped line on her ...

Tattooing practices were common in many parts of the ancient world ... as Nora Hildebrandt's tattoos were mostly of patriotic symbols, like the American flag. The voices of colonizers echo ...

Another Deir el-Medina woman had a tattoo on her neck depicting a human eye — an ancient Egyptian symbol associated with protection — as well as tattoos of a seated baboon on each side of her ...

Artists believe cybersigilism tattoos are popular because they fuse real-time technologies with ancient symbols, such as runes or mandalas. The aesthetic is rooted in Gen Z's experience of new tec ...

The finding sheds light on a possible ancient healing practice ... She bears two distinct types of tattoos: emblems representing birds, apes, reptiles and other symbols cover her hands ...

However, not all tattoos have a straightforward meaning. Some symbols are mysterious and shrouded in hidden messages, spiritual connections, or ancient significance. Here’s a look at some of the ...

Tattoo parlors have offered free swastika tattoos in a bid to “reclaim” the Nazi symbol as an ancient Buddhist and Hindu sign of peace. More than 120 tattoo parlors around the world offered ...

Tattooing practices were common in many parts of the ancient world ... as Nora Hildebrandt’s tattoos were mostly of patriotic symbols, like the American flag. [Over 100,000 readers rely on ...