Many beach goers see the pelicans that flock along the wharf as just another bird of the sea. People who wear pelican tattoos, however, know that these birds carry deep spiritual significance. In Ancient Egypt, the pelican was associated with…
Some are made out of flesh and blood. Others of us are different. We are more powerful, quicker, easier to repair — I mean, heal. We are humans that are secretly bionic, and we show ourselves with a suspension spring…
In the summer, we emerge from our caves and cocoons, shed our flaky old skin, bare ourselves before the sun, go to the beach, celebrate the fourth of July, get in shape, embark on new projects … and eat watermelon.…
They say that, in ancient times, Neptune, god of the sea, preferred aquatic travel to land. To visit new locales, he would merely strike the butt of his trident to the earth, and fissures would form, the land would quake,…
What is it about the top hat that breathes class? It’s a simple enough design, totally unnecessary, and completely out of fashion. And yet, the top hat endures. If you want to let the world know about your classy side,…
Long before the pale men from across the sea came to the Americas, the land was covered with diverse nations and communities that stretched from Patagonia to the Arctic Circle. These people knew the land like few others before or…
American tattoo culture derives from the salty, rough-edged sailors who fearlessly fought the high seas before modern technology. Nautical-inspired ink is everywhere, but a sinking ship tattoo will draw stares. Why sinking? The old saying goes that a true captain…
Once, the galaxy was at peace. A republic governed the wide system of planets, comprised of representatives from every culture, city, and species. The Jedi maintained law and order, and the force flowed through all life, as it always has…
Shepherding is one of the oldest occupations. Our domestication of sheep was a gateway to our development of advanced civilizations, so it’s not surprising that the majestic animals play a huge role in mythology and religion. Though sheep travel in…
What better way to show off your badassery and skill in combat than to get a tattoo of Ragnar from the hit TV show Vikings? The name Ragnar alone could inspire fear in the hearts of men, so getting a…