The intricate details of tattoos inked more than 1200 years ago have been made visible by scanning South American mummies with lasers. The mummies, belonging to a pre-Hispanic people known as the ...

If you live with a chronic or autoimmune disease, you may be wondering if it is wise to get a tattoo. Whether or not it is safe to get a tattoo is a discussion that is best had with a healthcare ...

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. By Becky Ferreira A culture ...

For more than 5,000 years, humans have adorned themselves with tattoos. In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru.

An itchy tattoo is common, especially just after you've had it done. Most of the time, the itching is caused by the healing process and is completely normal. There are some other things that might ...

Researchers have unveiled long "hidden" and finely detailed tattoo designs on the skin of ancient mummies from Peru, a study reports. Tattoos were a prevalent art form in pre-Hispanic South ...

She's the patchwork design blueprint. From small doodles to realistic portraits and various phrases, Cyrus's tattoos range in size, style, and sentiment. She has paid homage to her many pets ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Researchers have used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru ...

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.

A new laser-based technique has revealed the intricate details of tattoos on centuries-old mummies in Peru, archaeologists report in a new study. However, not everyone is convinced that the new ...

The intricate details of tattoos inscribed on the skin of South American mummies are now revealed in all their breathtaking glory. With a technique used to study dinosaur fossils, a team of scientists ...

NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Public Health team is reminding people across Ayrshire to know the risks when it comes to tattoos and body art. The team is working with Environmental Health in East, North and ...