Turkish Hammams and the Art of Meaningful Idleness
Sometimes, the most productive thing to do is nothing at all… on purpose.
Hot or Not? Bathing Culture in Ancient Rome
A daily ritual for both cleanliness and socializing, Romans of all classes and social spheres gathered at the bathhouse.
Washed — Born Again: The History of Russian Bathhouses
Russian bathhouses, also known as Russian banyas, have been around for centuries. Despite the exact date of their creation being unknown…