‘Tramp stamp’ tattoos originated by ancient Egyptians for birth ‘magic’

‘Tramp stamp’ tattoos originated by ancient Egyptians for birth ‘magic’

The so-called “tramp stamp” isn’t a sign of trashiness — it’s early women’s tradition. A recent discovery has lead researchers to believe that ancient Egyptian women were adorned with lower back tattoos to protect themselves and others during childbirth. The hypothesis comes after experts from the University of Missouri and Johns Hopkins University examined the … Read more