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A brief history of bathing

A brief history of bathing

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From Roman baths to the Japanese onsen and the hammam: bathing has always been a meeting, too.

In many cultures, communal bathing was a place for hygiene, socializing, and business. Roman baths, the hammam, and the Japanese onsen are well-known examples of this tradition.

Despite their differences, all share the idea that caring for the body is also a social act.

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