On November 6, 2025, the tattoo community in the Philippines and around the world witnessed a significant event: Chelsea Manalo, who won the title of “Miss Universe Philippines 2024,” made a pilgrimage to Buscalan to receive a tattoo from Apo Whang-Od – the last and oldest mambabatok (traditional tattoo artist) of her generation. This visit was not just an act of inking, but a deep immersion into the history, heritage, and spiritual code of the Filipino people.
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Aberdeen Fan Travels Half the World for Stadium Tattoo
The story of 23-year-old Aaron Louttit, a native of Scotland who has lived in Perth, Western Australia, since he was six years old, is an anthem of fan devotion, etched not only in miles but also in ink. Aaron, without a coveted ticket in hand, traveled thousands of miles to join the ‘Red Army’ in Cyprus, where on November 6, 2025, his beloved Aberdeen battled AEK Larnaca in the Europa Conference League. This incredible sacrifice, which requires a regular 3 AM wake-up call to watch home games, has found its physical embodiment in a monumental tattoo dedicated to the club’s holy of holies – Pittodrie Stadium.
Ella Emhoff and the Swan Manifesto: A New Back Tattoo
26-year-old Ella Emhoff, known as the stepdaughter of US Vice President Kamala Harris and a rapidly rising star in the fashion world, has once again captured public attention. This time, the reason is not her unique knitwear design or another runway appearance, but a monumental and incredibly detailed tattoo that completely covers her back.
Six Ancient Tattoos: Forgotten Stories and Mummy Mysteries
For over a century, archaeological research into ancient tattoos remained on the periphery of science. Historical prejudices, inherited from the colonial era, combined with modern stigmas, kept scholars from seriously studying this topic. Moreover, identifying ancient tattooing tools and the preservation of pigment on mummified bodies is a rare stroke of luck.
Tattoos and Faith: How the Image of Hanuman Helps Cricketer Deepti Sharma
Sporting achievements are often inextricably linked to personal philosophy and faith. This fact was once again confirmed at an official meeting of the members of the Indian women’s cricket team, which won the World Cup. The focus was not only on the team’s triumph but also on the body art of one of the key athletes. All-rounder Deepti Sharma, visiting the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, November 6, 2025, received an unexpected question that shifted the conversation from statistics to spirituality.