• When were tattoos first invented?

  • May 17 2024
  • Length: 5 mins
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When were tattoos first invented?

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  • Tattoos are a type of art that’s added permanently to a person’s skin using special inks and needles. It’s a way of decorating the body that has been around for a long time. But how long? When were the earliest tattoos? We asked sociologist David Lane to help us find the answer.


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