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 ...

"I never imagined something like this. It turns out that we had been living on top of history without even knowing it." For ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the largest private bath complex ever found at Pompeii, which includes a spa in a private villa, providing new insights into life in the ancient Roman city devastated ...

Despite being nearly 2,000 years old, the baths in England still have their intricate Roman architecture and engineering intact. As one of the best-preserved complexes of its kind, this iconic ...

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 ...

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 ...