Tattoos date back many thousands of years. In fact, we have firm evidence that tattooing is an ancient art form, after discoveries of tattoos on mummified skin were found. The oldest evidence of human tattoos is believed to be from between 3370 BC and 3100 BC.

When did tattoos become popular?

The 1940s is when America's most iconic tattoo style, American Traditional, was truly born. The introduction of new talented tattoo artists kick-started a style of tattooing that's still popular to this day.

When was tattoo invented?

A tattoo is defined as an indelible mark fixed upon the body by inserting pigment under the skin, and the earliest evidence of tattoo art dates from 5000 BCE.