This in-depth historical overview explores Roman public baths as complex social, architectural, and engineering institutions. It explains how baths were designed around frigidaria, tepidaria, and ...

(CNN) — The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area. The “mikveh,” used by ...

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 ...

On the outskirts of Rome, Italy, sit the ruins of Ostia Antica. The ancient port city isn’t as well-known as the nearby Colosseum or Roman Forum, but — as archaeologists recently learned — it contains ...

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Archaeologists near Rome uncovered an ancient Jewish structure used for ritual washing. Photos show the unique find for Italy. Photo from Ostia Antica Archaeological Park On the outskirts of Rome, ...