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A Brief History Of The Bathroom
by Heather Knight e-commerceHumans have been doing their business since the beginning,
but we did not always have the bathroom we are accustomed to. Looking at the
traditional bathrooms, one might think it as only sensible to have a private
bathroom in their residence. Go back a couple of centuries and you will
discover this concept did not always exist.
The first baths
The earliest known bath is found in the ruins of the Indus
Valley civilization. At this point, baths were in the form of communal pools.
Believe it or not, the purpose of a bath was not hygiene back then. A bath was
considered as more of a communal space where people could socialize, and
perform religious rituals.
Since these were communal pools, it was common for them to
be built away from living quarters. In fact, back then it would have been
considered an anomaly to have a bath at home; a separate bath was meant to ward
off spirits.
The Romans and Greeks too were fond of their baths and
considered it to be a part of their lifestyle. Large pools with heating
facilities were common. Public mingled over here, socialized; these were the
modern day country clubs.
However, the wealthy had the luxury of their own private
baths at homes. Still, many made it a point to the frequent public bath. It was
seen as the way to social development.
Bath, the carrier of
diseases
After the Renaissance period, bathing saw a decline
subsequent to the multiple Bubonic plague pandemic hits. Water was feared and
seen as the carrier of disease and death. Bathhouses went out favor and were
shut down in an effort to control the disease from spreading. Instead, linen
was favored to keep oneself clean.
Foundations for the
modern day bathrooms
Bathing gradually started to become a private affair and the
foundations of the modern day bath were laid. Basins were installed in a corner
of the room where individuals could clean themselves. Not exactly private,
these were the beginnings of the modern-day bathroom.
Modern-day bathroom
The discovery of diseases and germs was instrumental in
encouraging bathing as a practice to maintain hygiene. As plumbing facilities
became common, personal showers and bathtubs became a commonplace too. However,
it was not until the late 1900s that the lower and middle class had their own
private bathrooms. Now, bathrooms were a necessity and not a luxury anymore.
A modern-day bathroom is a place of relaxation, luxury, and
rejuvenation. The addition of decorative elements has given our modern day
bathrooms a personal touch, making them a personal space.
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About Heather Knight 
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