A modern fad with an ancient past, the art of tattooing has a fascinating history steeped in ritual, tradition and religion. In this program, Steve Gilbert, editor of the &NFi;Tattoo History Source Book&NFi_;, delves into the jungles of New Guinea to uncover the origins of the ancient practice and its significance in rites of passage and other rituals. Gilbert tracks how the art has migrated from culture to culture and evolved through the centuries.