Episode 095—The History Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Everyone knows there is nothing cooler than sweet tats and sick dragons, so in this week's episode we're bringing you both. Cass takes us to the Philippines to school us in the Kalinga art of the batok tattoo, and then Nat takes us on a whirlwind adventure to prove once and for all that dragons are real.
Whang-od
Whang-od at work
St. George and the Dragon icon circa late 1300s
St. George and Dragon circa 1500s
St. George and Dragon circa 1800s (fully europeanized)
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CREDITS: Original Theme: Garreth Spinn
Original Art: Sarah Cruz
Animations: The Banditry Co.
SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by Herbiery, BatesMeron Sweet Design & The Banditry Co.