The history of tattoos - Addison Anderson
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If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its function changed over time? Addison Anderson tracks the history of getting inked.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Addison Anderson
- Director
- Sam Lee, Mike Patten
- Animator
- Chris Anne Lindo, Claire Van Ryzin
- Artist
- Rena Parisi
- Narrator
- Michelle Snow