Moment of Um - May 17, 2024

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 

 time. But how long? When were the earliest tattoos?  We asked sociologist David Lane to help us find the answer.

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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When were tattoos first invented? 

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