Pompeii’s famous public baths weren’t always the polished, near-sterile wellness centers we tend to imagine. A new scientific study has found strong chemical signs that some of the city’s earliest ...

A study of limescale buildup in an early bathing facility at Pompeii has revealed that the water was replaced only once per ...

The public baths of Pompeii were social hubs of the city—places to gossip, relax, and wash. But for much of their early ...

The pre-Roman baths of Pompeii would have been seriously grotty, according to an analysis of mineral deposits.

New York is about as cosmopolitan as it gets, and it can be hard to imagine any service or facility the city is lacking. But the opening of Aire Ancient Baths on March 15 makes me wonder, what did ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The numerous ruins dating to the Roman Empire tell us a lot about ...

From it’s world-famous Roman Baths to honeyed fairytale streets, Bath is a city steeped in ancient relics and stylish Georgian charm, says Lewis Nunn. Swipe your keycard and glide down a sweeping ...

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 ...