Cross tattoos have many different meanings. Although the most obvious is religious symbolism, there are other reasons many decide on this design. Most of us associate cross tattoos with the Christian religion. Although this is often the case, these popular designs can also have other meanings. Here is a rundown of some of the most [...]

Celtic tattoos have survived the millenniums as a symbol of pride and tradition. Since the first Romans saw that tattoos adorned on the body of dead Celtic warriors, there has been a fascination about the tattoos and how the body art both inspired the warriors into battle and how they made the connection between tribe [...]

There is a wide range of traditional designs when you look into Celtic cross tattoos. Symbols used in ancient Celtic imagery draw on the powerful forces of nature. Celtic artwork originated from the Celts’ magical legends, which recognized the connection of all life forms. The Celtic cross design shows a cross with a ring around [...]

The Judeo-Christian cross is perhaps one of the most universally recognized and accepted symbols in the world. However, the cross symbol itself dates back to ancient times, pre-dating Jesus Christ by thousands of years. The proliferation of cross tattoo designs represents the diversity of meaning the cross symbol has come to represent. Cross tattoos have [...]

History of Crosses It is not known when the first cross image was made. However, after circles, crosses are on of the first symbols drawn by children of all cultures. As a basic design motif, the cross has appeared in pottery, weaving, carving and painting artifact of many ancient cultures. Cross symbols were used in [...]

Celtic tattoos and tribal tattoos are two of the most sought-after designs for those who are looking to be tattooed. These two designs have both intricate and interesting play of elements and are both flexible when combine with other symbols. Celtic tattoo One of the fastest growing forms of flash in the entire world is [...]

The origins of the first cross image are still unknown today. What is known is that the cross has been used by many ancient cultures. In fact, crosses were used way before Christianity became a formal religion. Various cultures such as the Babylonians, Assyrians and Egyptians used crosses to represent gods or mythology. In Babylon, [...]