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 ...

Recently, the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for Reggio Calabria and Vibo Valentia announced the discovery of an ornamental bath complex under a school in southern Italy.

"The ancient Romans have always had a reputation ... the warm room and the cold plunge, as well as a swimming pool. The typical Roman baths would not have used a great deal of water.