#thermae
Thethermae were not only a center of social life, but also a great place of medical use. It is known that if you were in pain, the ancient Roman physicians would first ask you if you have visited the baths that day, and if not, they would immediately send you to one. Read more
Image: The Frigidarium by Lawrence Alma-Tadema
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Thehypocaust was an empty space that existed under the floor of certain rooms in ancient Roman baths. It was filled with pillars to hold up the floor while a furnace burned in a nearby area and let the hot air flow into it, keeping the bath hot. Read more.
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In 1824, excavations in the Baths of Caracalla uncovered a mosaic pavement, depicting what are thought to be famous male athletes of the 4th century. They were removed and installed in the Lateran palace, which required cutting and trimming them to fit into the new space. Today they are in the Museo Gregorio Profano of the Musei Vaticani.
