Modern tattoo enthusiasts with access to numbing creams and electric machines might not appreciate the painstaking effort ...

Laser scans reveal secrets of mysterious tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies - Study expands understanding of artistic ...

The tattoos of 1200-year-old mummies from Peru can now be seen in exquisite detail, showing fine markings that may have been ...

So spare a thought for these mummies – whose intricate designs were likely etched on using cactus needle spikes and sharpened animal bones. Researchers have used lasers to reveal highly detailed ...