On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt talks about his journey to uncover what happened to early 20th century tattooed runaway Madeline Altman.

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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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Since the Nicholas Rossi/Arthur Knight story is back in the news we decided to unlock this episode so people know about one of the many insane details of the case. 

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we discuss the crossover between tattooing and the law. 

We cover the current Nicholas Rossi/Arthur Knight case, the famous Tichborne trial, the FBI's incomprehensible tattoo database, and lots more. 

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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Egyptologist Dr. Anne Austin about her work discovering tattooed bodies in the Egypt and debunking what we previously thought about tattooing in the region. 

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Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke with PhD researcher Julia Amigo about the history of tattooing in Spain, and in particular her research on the unique and important role women played in the growth of tattooing in the Post-Franco era. 

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin for Easter we talk about the history of pilgrim tattooing in the Holy Land and the history of Coptic tattooing.

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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we remember the life and career of legendary tattooist, collector, and quote machine, Lyle Tuttle.

We speak to Danielle Boyarde about what it was like knowing Lyle and their friendship, Lyle's world class collection of tattoo ephemera and memorabilia, and how Lyle's legacy is helping uncover the tattoo secrets of the 20th century. 

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Check out: The Tattoo Art of Mystery Legend R. Johnson from the Lyle Tuttle collection 

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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we conclude our series on the tattoo history of Japan

In this final part we discuss Matt looking like Joel Madden, Tom's new shoes, and the birth of the Yakuza and the role they played in keeping Japanese tattooing alive during the 20th century. 

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt takes the reins and talks at length about the history of the legal status of tattooing in Japan.

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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to tattoo journalist and writer Pascal Bagot about the life of crime novelist, photographer, and tattoo enthusiast Akimitsu Takagi and his seminal 1948 novel The Tattoo Murder, as well as Pascals own book on Mr. Takagi's life and his photography.

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