From a mosaic of flip-flops in Sicily to Cicero’s possible sauna, new discoveries prove that bathing has always been about more than getting clean. Ancient Roman flip-flop mosaic from the Villa Romana ...

Roman amphitheaters used for bullfights every summer. Roman aqueducts that still carry water. Roman baths filled with bathers. A surprising number of Roman buildings are still used for their original ...

ROMEROME — One the most spectacular examples of ancient Roman baths, the Baths of Caracalla, has become more spectacular. Authorities in Rome on Thursday opened to the public a unique private home ...

An integral part of daily life in ancient Rome, the baths gave citizens of all classes the chance to mingle, gossip and relax. They were viewed as fundamental to Roman civilization and an obvious ...

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Ever go swimming with rings on your fingers or hoops in your ears only to find your jewelry had vanished after your dip? If so, you've got something in common with ancient Romans. A new study of ...

The world-famous Roman Baths are home to a diverse range of microorganisms which could be critical in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests. The research, published ...

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