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 ...

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Aicher and Roman bath scholar Garrett Fagan explore aqueduct tunnels, a major feature of Roman aqueducts. NOVA: So they were actually building tunnels? AICHER: Yes. A tunnel might be five ...

The bath complex, sprawling over an area of approximately 70 acres, dates back to the reign of Roman Emperor Domitian. It includes a gymnasium and sports area. "We have uncovered the largest bath ...

We know they built vast sewer systems, such as the masterful Cloaca Maxima in Rome. And the gleaming Roman baths tourists still visit today present a vision of cleanliness and purity. But my research ...

This magnificent centrepiece of the Roman Baths is a pool, lined with 45 sheets of lead, and filled with hot spa water. It once stood in an enormous barrel-vaulted hall that rose to a height of 40 ...

It is believed the gems dropped out of the signet rings of bathers More than 30 semi-precious stones lost in a Roman bath house 2,000 years ago have been recovered from its drains. The remains of ...

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Roman Baths in Bath is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free. To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, a valid Blue ...