How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism
A combination of factors, from geography to group identity, supported the endurance of this traditional body art—even as similar practices were lost in other cultures.
How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism
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A New Generation Is Reviving Indigenous Tattooing
People in Arctic and Northwest Coast communities are uncovering the therapeutic history of tattoos.
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What Google Maps Don’t Show You
The long history of Native American tribes is nowhere to be found on modern maps. So the Zuni decided it was time to create their own kind of cartography.
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An Homage to Teotihuacan
One modern Mexican artist is making souvenirs that shed light on the ancient peoples of this city and continue their aesthetic traditions.
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A Radical New Theory About the Origins of Art
Archaeologists are tapping cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology research to figure out how our ancestors began making figurative art.
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It’s Official: Neanderthals Created Art
New evidence from caves in Spain shows that Neanderthals engaged in complex symbolic thought—and were pretty good artists to boot.