This is a bit of a long one but I hope it’s worth it! I’ve included a bunch of headings so that if you want to skip to the more interesting parts it’s easy to find. However the cultural context is important to really understanding why they tattoo so I encourage you to read it! […]
Tag: research
How Does Tattoo Ink Work, and Why Does it Fade?
In the Skin The Science When tattoo ink is injected into the second layer of skin, the dermis, it creates a wound. The wound initiates the body’s immune system. Macrophages are the first line of defense in the immune system and they rush to the area. Macrophages job when there is a wound or infection […]
Viking Rune Tattoos in the 21 Century
In the viking age, runes were used as a practicality. Some carvings were inscribed in portable objects or as a type of decoration, similar to what we might call graffiti. Many though, were carved into stones and displayed. They were intended to remember notable people, by amplifying the good deeds they did well on earth […]