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Sacred Ink: A Brief History of Religious Tattoos Across Cultures
Despite what most folks ponder on about religion, the damned fact is that for thousands of years people have been marking their bodies with symbols of faith, protection, and rebellion. Crosses adorned pilgrim's wrists, Buddhist mantras etched by monks, Norse runes scrawled by raiders—you name it, someone believed it was holy enough to bleed for. The act of blood-letting through tattoo can be sacred and cleansing, even today–if you'd just shut the zuckerjob's box off and Be He

Joshua Chatwin
Nov 22, 20256 min read


Pin-Up Girls and Tattoos: A Love Affair Since WWII
A (brief) history of rebellious pin-up tattoos, from burlesque to WWII bombers to modern ink. Learn why pin-ups are timeless, bold, and sexy

Joshua Chatwin
Apr 28, 20255 min read


BEST OF LUCK: TRADITIONAL TATTOO CHARMS
To get down to brass tacks, here’s a look at the history of good luck tattoos, some popular designs..

Joshua Chatwin
Mar 10, 20258 min read


Sailors to Social Media: Tattoo Flash Traditions Carried Into the Modern World
When you walk through the doors at Fox & Sparrow Tattoo you’re greeted with walls covered in colorful, ready-to-tattoo designs—AKA tattoo fl

Joshua Chatwin
Feb 5, 20258 min read


Born Again: Transformation Tattoos That Tell Your Story
Tattoos are by definition, transformative. An ancient ritual, modernized, begets blood, sweat, and prolonged prickly discomfort into...

Joshua Chatwin
Dec 3, 20245 min read


The Symbolic Meaning of the Rose Tattoo: Unveiling the Beauty and Mystery"
The rose, with its striking beauty, complex symbolism, and universal recognition, has been a popular tattoo motif for centuries,...

Joshua Chatwin
Mar 17, 20244 min read
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