Show Air Date: May 4, 2003 at 10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

Skin Stories is an anthology of stories and stunning images gathered from the hot spots of Pacific tattoo: from the steaming landscape of Rotorua in New Zealand to the vibrant gathering of the first international tattoo convention in Apia, Samoa; from the terraced, lush taro fields of Maui to the golden beaches of O’ahu and California.

• Explore some of the cultures which inspired this art form, and trace the spread of tattoo through the Pacific Islands
  
  
• Learn the deeper cultural meanings of tattoo
  
  
• Meet some of the most respected tattoo artists
  
  
• See examples of tattoo art in our Photo Gallery
  
  
• Send an e-postcard to your friends
  
  
• Read viewers’ personal tattoo stories from our discussion board
  
  
• Explore the varied stories of those who have chosen to receive tattoo
  
  
• Learn the meaning of the Polynesian words used throughout this Web site.

Sponsors | About the Program | Contact | Purchase | Resources | Air Dates