1. How old is the practice of tattooing?
Tattoos arise from a rich cultural history dating back 5,000 years.
2. Where did the word tattoo come from?
In 1769, Captain James Cook landed in Tahiti, where the word "tattoo" originated from tatau, which means "to tap the mark into the body.
3. Why did the Britons wear tattoos?
Because they thought of tattoos as badges of honor
4.How did the Romans change their minds about tattoos?
Fighting an army of Britons who wore their tattoos as badges of honor, some Romans came to admire their enemies' ferocity as well as the symbols they wore. Soon Roman soldiers were wearing their own body marks; Roman doctors even perfected the art of application and removal.
5. What is the purpose of moko?
In New Zealand, Maori leaders signed treaties by drawing precise replicas of their moko, or personal facial tattoo.