But what can the film’s depiction of his signature tattoos tell us about the practice across the Pacific Islands?

If you live with a chronic or autoimmune disease, you may be wondering if it is wise to get a tattoo. Whether or not it is safe to get a tattoo is a discussion that is best had with a healthcare ...

"This is America dropping its pants and showing its empire tattoos,” San Diego State professor William Nericcio tells Gustavo ...

The internet saw this little baby leaving the depths of its home and floating toward the sun and gave it a bit of its own ...

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People can develop allergic reactions to the ingredients in tattoo ink. An allergic reaction to a tattoo can emerge years after a person gets tattooed. Medication may be necessary to treat the ...

Peter Gwin is an editor at large for National Geographic and cohost of the award-winning podcast Overheard. He began as a staff writer for the magazine in 2003, and has contributed stories from an ...