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The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tattau, which means "to mark," and was first mentioned in explorer James Cook’s records from his 1769 expedition to the South Pacific.
National Geographic Gallery

1. Bodies of Culture
www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits body_modification/bodmodintro.shtml
A world tour of body modification. People around the world have been piercing, tattooing, and painting their bodies for ages. There's excellent evidence of this in the galleries of the University of Pennsylvania Museum, some of it dating as far back as the 9th century B.C. Body modification and what it means is personal and cultural. What does it mean to you?
Publisher - University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

2. Body Art: Marks of identity
www.amnh.org/exhibitions/bodyart/index.html
An exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History exploring the ways in which human beings around the world, past and present, decorate their bodies.
Publisher - American Museum of Natural History

3. Body Piercing
kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/beautiful body_piercing_safe.html
If you're thinking about getting pierced, do your research first. If you're under 18, some places won't allow you to get a piercing without a parent's consent. It's a good idea to find out what risks are involved and how best to protect yourself from infections and other complications.
Publisher - Nemours Foundation

4. Tattooing & Piercing
www.toronto.ca/health/tatoo.htm
Make sure it's safe, tips for piercing and tattooing.
Publisher - Toronto (Ont.). Toronto Public Health

Toronto site

5. Tattoos
kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/beautiful/safe_tattooing.html
Is getting a tattoo worth the money and hassle? It's up to you. Some people really enjoy their tattoos and keep them for life, whereas others might regret that they acted on impulse and didn't think enough about it before they got one. Getting a tattoo is a big deal, especially because they're designed to be permanent. If you've thought about it and decided you want a tattoo, make sure you do a little detective work and find a clean, safe, and professional tattoo shop in your area.
Publisher - Nemours Foundation