Tattoos, Mummies

Hidden Tattoos Revealed on 750-Year-Old Ancient Mummies: 'Very Surprising'
The intricate tattoos of animal forms and geometric shapes were revealed when researchers scanned the mummies with lasers.
Scientists Are Using Lasers to Reveal Intricate Tattoos on Peruvian Mummies
A new study sheds light on tattoo designs found on more than 100 mummies from Chancay culture, a group that lived on the Peruvian coast between roughly 900 and 1500 C.E.
Mummies’ ancient tattoos come under laser focus
With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.
Intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummy revealed by lasers
Lasers are typically used to remove tattoos from the skin with mixed results. These tight beams of light can also reveal the ink that once decorated 1,200-year-old pieces of mummified skin. Using a newly developed laser technique,
Hidden tattoos on mummy skin emerge under a laser’s light
Mummies’ skin glows brightly when scanned by a laser, revealing the fine details of any tattoos on the preserved body part 1.
Laser technique uncovers intricate 1,200-year-old tattoos
A new method of imaging tattoos has uncovered designs executed with extraordinary care on mummies from the Chancay culture in Peru. The ancient inhabitants used materials thinner than the needles used for contemporary tattooing.
Laser reveals lost tattoos of ancient Peruvian culture on 1,200-year-old mummies
An international team of researchers introduced a new technique called Introducing Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence, or LSF.
Research reveals complexity of tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies
The research used laser-stimulated fluorescence technology to highlight the body art from Peru’s Chancay culture.
Laser scans reveal secrets of mysterious tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies
Highly detailed tattoos on Peruvian mummies were made with “special effort” around 1,200 years ago, likely using cactus needles or sharpened animal bones, archaeologists say. Researchers used laser scans to study the intricate designs on human remains from pre-Hispanic South America,
Ancient tattoos: Lasers help archaeologists uncover intricate body art on Peruvian mummies
Researchers used lasers to uncover intricate, hidden tattoos on 13th-century Peruvian mummies, revealing details of ancient body art invisible to the naked eye. View on euronews
Johnny Gaudreau’s widow gets tattoos containing NHL star’s ashes
A New Jersey tattoo artist combined the ashes of the late hockey star with ink to create the cremation tattoos for Meredith ...
Johnny Gaudreau’s Wife Meredith Gets Tattoos Using His Ashes After the NHL Star’s Death
Meredith Gaudreau is honoring her late husband Johnny Gaudreau with tattoos made with his ashes after the NHL star's death in ...
What Do Hegseth’s Arm Tattoos Mean?
Pete Hegseth has several tattoos, some referring to his time in the military and other to his faith, including a large ...
Student wants attitude change towards tattoos
A student from Guernsey is challenging attitudes surrounding tattoos after she received criticism online. Sammie Carre, 31, ...
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ER Nurse With Tattoos Left Furious by Male Patient's Question
Dawn told Newsweek she posted the video about what happened to try and connect with others in her situation. She certainly ...
Hegseth defends Christian tattoos in Senate hearing
President-elect Donald Trump‘s proposed secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, used his Senate confirmation hearing to address ...
Paul Mescal's Tattoos Are Nods to His Family and Acting Roles
Paul Mescal’s tattoo collection includes eight designs for his family and acting roles. See the designs here and learn about ...
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World's Earliest Figural Tattoos Found On 5,000-Yr-Old Natural Male and Female Egyptian Mummies
World's Earliest Figural Tattoos Found On 5,000-Yr-Old Natural Male and Female Egyptian Mummies Tattoos have been significant ...