Aaron Deter-Wolf
Dr. Aaron Deter-Wolf is an archaeologist from Nashville, Tennessee, and a leading researcher developing the archaeological study of tattooing. Aaron has published widely on ancient tattooing tools and traditions, including studies identifying tattooing artifacts from North America, experiments with professional tattoo artists to recreate and test ancient and historic implements, and efforts using digital imaging technologies to record tattoos on mummified human remains. This research has been profiled in media outlets including National Geographic, the New York Times, and Science Friday. Aaron created and maintains the open access Tattooed Human Mummies database, and shares information about the history of tattooing and body modification on Instagram @archaeologyink.