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Smithsonian Magazine: Tattoos: The Ancient and Mysterious History WebsiteSmithsonian Magazine: Tattoos: The Ancient and Mysterious History Website
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Smithsonian Magazine: Tattoos: The Ancient and Mysterious History

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Follow this link to an article from "Smithsonian" magazine about a pervasive world cultural phenomenon--the art of tattooing. In the illustrated article, university researcher Joann Fletcher describes the significance of tattoos in various world cultures, both ancient and modern, providing an interesting twist on the artistic pursuits of different societies.

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body adornment, body art, personal adornment, tattoo, tattooing, tattooing history, tattoos, tattoos in history, art of the world

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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