Tattoos are older than pottery and possibly fire — but where did they really begin? From Ötzi the Iceman’s 61 therapeutic ...

They’re supposed to be fun.” Tattoos may be especially subject to trends—think: tramp stamps, Chinese lettering, Rihanna’s underboob Egyptian goddess—but “once everybody has one, people start wanting ...

Rochester, N.Y. — The Egyptian Festival at St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church is concluding its second and final day on Saturday, offering a rich tapestry of cultural experiences until 8 p.m.

Being a tattoo apprentice takes time, patience, and dedication. These aspiring San Diego artists are on their way to mastering a craft so respected in communities across the nation and the globe.

Tattoos in ancient Western Europe The earliest evidence of tattooing is inked into the body of Ötzi the Iceman. Europe’s most famous mummy, Ötzi (also known as “The Iceman”) was discovered ...

Lower back tattoos were popularized in Western culture in the early 2000s by young, female celebrities including Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan. A 2011 study found that ...

Lower back tattoos may seem like an early 21st century fad popularized by low-rise-jeans clad celebrities, but new archaeological evidence from Egyptian mummies shows the practice is actually more ...

Ancient Egyptian women wore ornate back tattoos to protect them during and after childbirth, a new study suggests. The hypothesis follows examination of mummified remains of two women with tattoo ...

Ancient Egyptian women wore ornate back tattoos to protect them during and after childbirth, a new study suggests. The hypothesis follows examination of mummified remains of two women with tattoo ...

Ancient Egyptian women wore ornate back tattoos to protect them during and after childbirth, a new study suggests. The hypothesis follows examination of mummified remains of two women with tattoo ...