From Japanese dragons to sacred geometry, these sleeves showcase the diversity of large-scale tattooing.

A sleeve tattoo isn’t just ink; it’s architecture, storytelling, and movement wrapped around the body. Unlike small ...

Tattoos are more popular than ever, but a growing body of research suggests a link between permanent ink and the development of certain types of cancer. How concerned should people be? From tribal ...

Jay Silverstein received funding from the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the Foundation for the Advancment of Mesoamerican Studies (FAMSI), and The Penn State Hill Foundation that supported his ...

It was the evening after the winter solstice at Aztec Ruins National Monument in northwest New Mexico, near the town of Aztec. Although we were a day late per the solar calendar, the park service ...

From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences ...

The mysterious ancient Aztec “death whistles” have a strange effect on the listener. Photo of skull-shaped death whistle. Credit: Jennysnest Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 The eerie, terrifying effect ...

In the history of the Mesoamerican civilizations, the Aztecs occupy a major position. A lot of their history is known to us, mostly because of their contact with the Spanish conquistadors. But we ...

Hospital chaplains often meet people at the lowest point in their lives. We hear from one chaplain who encourages patients to discuss their tattoos as a way of creating an emotional bond. Hospital ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Though the new animated feature “Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” bears the name of one of the most emblematic ...

Tattoos are generally safe, but they aren't risk-free. Here's what to consider before going under the needle. During the tattoo process, it's possible to contract bacterial infections such as staph, ...