Book “Tattoos. Indelible Signs as a Historical Source" is a unique opportunity to see how symbols, designs and patterns applied to human skin served as a reflection of historical events, cultural traditions and personal identification. Why is this ancient form of self-expression so firmly rooted in cultures across time? Indeed, unlike other ways to change your appearance - hairstyle or makeup - the tattoo remained on the body forever. It is no coincidence that in ancient times it was taken very seriously. Thus, the inhabitants of Borneo believed that their drawings were torches lighting the way for souls in the darkness of the kingdom of the dead; the Greeks and Romans used tattoos as punishment; For the Altai Scythians, the tattoo served as the embodiment of the sacred text. How to explain the modern popularity of body modification? The author also does not ignore this question. Research into tattoos provides insight into the symbolic language people used to express their dreams, beliefs, and status. Often these images are living stories that tell us about the past. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.