A Brief History of Tattoos

According to Smithsonian Magazine the earliest known tattoo is thought to be those on the "Iceman" found near the Austrian border. Scientist carbon-dated his body back to 5,200 years old! Over the years tattoos have been found on egyptian remains, in Greek and Roman culture, Native American cultures, and so many more. For thousands of years tattoos have been used all around the world. Many early forms of tattoos symbolized ideas such as therapeutic roles, nobility, high status, ceremonial and cultural practices, and a result of fashionable trends in Europe.