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The History of Piercings
Did you know that piercings have been around for about 30,000 years? You probably didn't, but that's okay because these posts will teach...
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HOW DO PIERCINGS MAKE US BEAUTIFUL?
Learn about their history and significance.
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Africa
In Africa there is a long history of piercings, but they had significance to it and is was not just meant for beauty. They took the idea...
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Spain
In the country of Spain, there is a cultural significance behind ear piercings. Since they don't put clothes that distinguish baby boys...
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Japan
In Japan, piercings aren't as common as the rest of the world. The younger generation tend to have piercings. Ear piercings are fairly...
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Mexico (Aztecs and Mayans)
The Aztecs and Mayans were originally from Mexico. They both pierced their tongues to honor their Gods. Among the Mayan culture, they...
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India
India is a place where nose piercings are very common. Piercings were first introduced in India by Moghul emperors that came from the...
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Egypt
Egyptians were serious when it came to their piercings. For example, only the pharaoh could have his navel pierced. This symbolized...
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Europe
In Europe, their piercings were a bit more superstitious. European sailors were convinced that if they wore one earring, their eyesight...
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United States
In the 21st century of the U.S. we have many different varieties of piercing that are more for aesthetics and enhancing our beauty by...
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Native American
In the Omaha and Ponca tribes piercings were considered a "rite of passage". This means the child would get you ears pierced at about the...
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Conclusion
Who knew that a puncture made in your body would have so much meaning and add beauty to a human? Piercings from all of the cultures we've...
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