New imaging technology has allowed scientists to decipher the tattoos of an Iron Age mummy—and study them like never before.

The ancient tattoos, which would have required trained artistry and hours of work, would be difficult for even modern tattooists to produce, a new study suggests ...

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.

A woman who lived and died 2,000 years ago in the Altai Mountains of Siberia is opening a new window into ancient tattoos.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than 5,000 years, humans have adorned themselves with tattoos. In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on ...

History of tattoos Tattooing practices were common in many parts of the ancient world. There were tattoos in both ancient Japan and Egypt.

Researchers have used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru.

In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru. The preserved skin of the mummies and the black tattoo ink used show a stark ...

Researchers have used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru.