The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

India submits an extradition list of top gangsters and terrorists to the US, urging international cooperation.

Whilst no longer the place for serious conversation, hammams still play an integral part in Turkish culture, with visits to a ...

You can sign up for upcoming Roman city builder Pompeii The Legacy's new playtest, giving you a historical alternative to Cities Skylines.

I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...

Archaeologists in Türkiye have uncovered a 1,600-year-old bronze beverage filter in Hadrianopolis, shedding light on ancient drinking practices and hygiene.

Although some movies and media depict ancient people as unclean, that’s not entirely accurate. The ancients had hygiene ...

Public bathing was an art form in ancient Rome. Baths served as a place for socialization, relaxation, and personal hygiene for all classes of society. There are several public and private baths ...

The bathhouse, located in Regio IX—a largely unexplored area of the ancient city—adds to a growing ... the bathhouse was not only a place for personal hygiene and leisure—but also served ...