Tattoos

<p>George V, Otzi the Iceman, possibly Winston Churchill and … Kate Lister. What do all these people have in common?</p><br><p>They have tattoos. As do a fifth of the population of the United Kingdom.</p><br><p>In this episode, Kate speaks to tattoo historian Matt Lodder about the origins of tattoos, their meanings and why certain stereotypes have become attached to them.</p><br><p>*WARNING there are naughty words and adult themes in this episode*</p><br><p>Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Aidan Lonergan.</p><br><p>Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit.</p><br><p>For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters&nbsp;<a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>