Historical tattoos

Not your typical Catholic pilgrimage…

SPQR Roman Legion tattoo, with "Legio IX Britannia" below it. Yes, I do realize the actual historical name of the Roman Legion that fought in Britiain was "Legio IX Hispana". However, I wanted to be creative about, and as a sign of respect to both sides who fought and died in Britian during that time period, to rename it to what the Romans called the island, "Britannia".

20+ Unique Antique Tattoo Ideas with Historical Charm - Antique tattoos are more than just ink. They tell stories from the past. These designs draw

Well, thanks for thinking Id know this! I tend to get a bit anal about finding out everything about something i like haha anyway I tried to figure this out a few months back and what I found out was…

Travel narratives about Holy-Land pilgrimage tattoos are one of my go-to evidence banks for demonstrating the significant presence and visibility of tattooing in the early modern period (defined as…

Sutherland MacDonald, widely regarded as one of the greatest tattoo artists of his day, opened a shop in the St James's' area of Westminster, London, in 1894.

1000 Tattoos explores the art of tattoos, past and present, and from all around the world. BuzzFeed takes a peek inside the re-release.

Latin tattoos are incredibly popular for their simplicity and the air of ancient mystery about them. Men seeking Latin tattoos can choose from nearly endless style, placement and size options.Many clients interested in Latin tattoos primarily want lettering to feature in their ink. #nextluxury #tattooideas #tattoodesigns