Hygiene and the Baths
Information on the cleansing procedures of the Romans and the social experience of the communal baths.
Aqueducts, Water Supply and Sewage in Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome is known for its water supply. Here is a look at what prompted her major innovation, the aqueduct, and some of the ways Rome managed the water supply.
Ancient Rome is known for its water supply. Here is a look at what prompted her major innovation, the aqueduct, and some of the ways Rome managed the water supply.
Photographs of Baths at Pompeii
These photographs were taken of the remains of baths at Pompeii.
These photographs were taken of the remains of baths at Pompeii.
Bath Quiz
From your Guide. After you read the resources on this page, test your knowledge of the Roman baths.
From your Guide. After you read the resources on this page, test your knowledge of the Roman baths.
Bath Glossary of Technical Terms - balnea - thermae
Technical Roman bath glossary of terms from balnea to thermae.
Technical Roman bath glossary of terms from balnea to thermae.
Curse Tablets
From your Guide. Bath thieves were a substantial problem for Romans who went to the baths each day. A bit of magic to protect their garments from theft may actually have done some good.
From your Guide. Bath thieves were a substantial problem for Romans who went to the baths each day. A bit of magic to protect their garments from theft may actually have done some good.
Hygiene in Ancient Rome
Hygiene in ancient Rome included baths, toilets, cleansers, access to facilities, and high standards of cleanliness.
Hygiene in ancient Rome included baths, toilets, cleansers, access to facilities, and high standards of cleanliness.