What exhibits more strength than Atlas, the historic Greek Titan, who purportedly bears the weight of the entire earth upon his shoulders? Tattoos of Atlas signify endurance, perseverance, and determination. A classic tale and timeless myth in its own right, the story of Atlas being condemned to hold up the sky for all of eternity evokes the primal imagery of...
Widely known as primitive and cunning creatures, the lion is equally loved and intimidated throughout human history. Lions, now populous in Africa, can be traced back thousands of years into antiquity. Widely known as primitive and cunning creatures, the lion is equally loved and intimidated throughout human history. Lions, now populous in Africa, can be traced back thousands of years...
When it comes to fan bases, the Philadelphia Eagles fans consistently rank near the top. Win or lose, the stands are packed with the Eagles chant roaring all around the stadium. Even in their bad seasons, the Eagles can count on the fans for support. In 2006, the team finished with a losing record, but still ranked second in overall...
While the Green Bay Packers call the smallest local market in the NFL home, their impact on the sport has been huge. They’re the third oldest team in the entire league, and they lay claim to the most league championship wins at 13 overall. They’ve also got four Super Bowl wins under them, not the least of which is the...
The Dallas Cowboys powerhouse has been a staple of the NFL since their founding in 1960. Since then, they’ve won more NFC championships than anyone else, share the record for Super Bowl appearances, and are second only to the Steelers in Super Bowl wins. Though the team has suffered the ups and downs that every club in the league has...
Among the peaks and crags of the Rocky Mountains, one of the most successful NFL teams has cut out a place of their own. The Denver Broncos, with only six losing seasons in their last 40, call the clouds home. The team had a rough start with the AFL as charter members, but has since climbed out of the foothills...
A lot of teams around the league have a lot of things to brag about. While wins and losses may shift and records may change hands, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold the distinction of having more Super Bowl wins than any team in the league. They’ve also got the right to brag about the most loyal fans in the league. Currently,...
Belligerent. Rowdy. Rude. Aggressive. These are all words used to describe the Oakland Raiders and their fans. The things is, though, the Raider Nation wears it all like a badge of honor. The Raiders are the meanest team in the league, outlaws by the standards of those who aren’t tough enough to don the black and silver. But then, they’ve...
Bostonians have a lot to be proud of, not the least of which is one of the most decorated teams in the NFL. The New England Patriots have been around since the start of the American Football League, well before the NFL as we know it today. The Pats have climbed one of the highest mountains in football, with humble...
In Japan, the tiger represents courage, longevity and strength. While they may appear ferocious, the animals are thought to ward off bad luck, evil and illness. They might also symbolize the North and their colors depict autumn. Traditional Japanese Irezumi tigers commonly flow naturally and possess bright color designs augmented by popular secondary (keshoubori) images such as flowers and tropical...