Dan Snow's History Hit

Tattoos

Dec 14, 2022
Dr. Matt Lodder, a leading authority on tattoo history and a senior lecturer at the University of Essex, dives into the rich cultural tapestry of tattooing. He reveals how tattoos reflect social and economic issues throughout history. Discover Britain's long-standing tradition as 'the land of the painted people' and the surprising prevalence of tattoos today, with 26% of Britons adorned. From the groundbreaking life of Joe Carstairs to the complexities of indigenous tattoo narratives, the discussion uncovers the evolving significance and misconceptions surrounding body art.
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