Are tattoos legitimate religious practices? Are they “real” religion? For many humans throughout history, from members of Gen Z to those of the distant past, tattoos have been a way to connect with ...

Way before TLC's "Miami Ink" (2005-2008) delivered the art of tattooing to reality television audiences, Japanese artists in the late Edo period (1615-1868) documented an obsession with body ink in ...

Tattoos may be a form of self-expression for millions of Indians, but the inks used to etch those designs into the skin could pose hidden cancer risks. In a conversation with this reporter, Dr Sunny ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Love can hurt. Hearts break and relationships fade away long before the ink on a body part does. For June brides, as well as a few grooms, it can be awkward when a tattoo spells ...

Japan's history with tattoos has taken many turns since they were first popularized there in the 18th century. Since then, tattoos have moved from ubiquity among both the upper and lower classes in ...