This won't be a detailed post into the exact history of where, when and why tattoos came into existence, it will just be a brief guide.
If you're looking for more precise information I'd highly recommend Wikipedia.
The art of tattooing has been practised for centuries, the earliest remains of tattoos were actually found on 'Otiz the Iceman' from circa 3300 BC. Tattooing was and still is widespread amongst tribal groups in places such as; Taiwan, Borneo, Africa, Japan and New Zealand. In the Western world today the origins of tattoos lay in Polynesia; tattoos became popular amongst European sailors who eventually brought the art back to Western societies.
Types of tattoos include:
Traumatic- Injuries that involved asphalt or lead etc.
Amateur and Professional- both via the traditional method with modern machinery.
Cosmetic- including permanent make up
Medical- convey medical information about wearer e.g. blood group
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