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Bathing is the immersion of the body, wholly or partially, usually in water. It is most commonly practiced to wash the body for personal hygiene, but also for relaxation and recreation. Other overlapping purposes of bathing include religious rituals and therapeutic interventions.
Public baths originated when most people in population centers did not have access to private bathing facilities. Though termed "public", they have often been restricted according to gender, religious affiliation, personal membership, and other criteria. In addition to their hygienic function, public baths have also been social meeting places.
Ancient Roman bathing. Bathing played a major part in ancient Roman culture and society. It was one of the most common daily activities and was practised across a wide variety of social classes. [1][2] Though many contemporary cultures see bathing as a very private activity conducted in the home, bathing in Rome was a communal activity.
Roman Baths (Bath) The Roman Baths are well-preserved thermae in the city of Bath, Somerset, England. A temple was constructed on the site between 60 and 70 AD in the first few decades of Roman Britain. Its presence led to the development of the small Roman urban settlement known as Aquae Sulis around the site.
Swimsuit. A swimsuit is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving and surfing, or sun-orientated activities, such as sun bathing. Different types may be worn by men, women, and children. A swimsuit can be described by various names, some of which are used only ...
Stabian Baths. The Stabian Baths are an ancient Roman bathing complex in Pompeii, Italy, the oldest and the largest of the 5 public baths in the city. Their original construction dates back to ca. 125 BC, making them one of the oldest bathing complexes known from the ancient world.
Terminology. [edit] Mosaic bath sign from Sabratha, Libya, showing bathing sandals, three strigils, and the slogan SALVOM LAVISSE, "A bath is good for you" [ 3 ] Thermae,balneae,balineae,balneum and balineum may all be translated as 'bath' or 'baths', though Latin sources distinguish among these terms. Balneum or balineum, derived from the ...
Bath (unit), a unit of liquid volume used by the ancient Hebrews. Bath (quantum mechanics), a method of describing the environment in an open quantum system. Bath (album), an album by maudlin of the Well. Baths (musician), an electronic music artist. Bath Profile, an international Z39.50 specification.