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Tattooed Pict Warriors Preparing for Battle

The Picts were fierce fighters often taking on the Romans. Both men and women fought side by side and naked displaying the tribal tattoos that decorated their bodies.

The Picts, the Tattooed Tribes of Scotland

Jeane herself is of Scotts decent, and in celebration of her heritage, researched the aborigines of Scotland, known as the Picts.  Her research turned up some surprises about this extremely strong, hardy, and artistic people. (Read our brief introduction to the Picts)