The Celtic knot — a pattern of interlocking lines — is centuries old, carved into ancient stones all over Ireland. But that tattoo on your biceps? Like the fortune cookie, American born and bred.

In the past, Celtic warriors would often adorn their bodies with tattoos that represented protection, courage, and strength. Celtic knots, circles, and nature are frequently at the forefront of ...

The thousand-year-old image of the Celtic Knot, characterized by thick interlocking lines that looks like rope, has quickly become the most common tattoo for wide-eyed Irish-Americans. NPR’s Ari ...

The Celtic knot — a pattern of interlocking lines — is centuries old, carved into ancient stones all over Ireland. But that tattoo on your biceps? Like the fortune cookie, American born and bred.