The Baths of Caracalla are the best-preserved of Rome's great imperial bath complexes. This video explores their remains, and discusses the shape of a Roman visit to the baths.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Typical Roman Baths
2:02 Building the Baths of Caracalla
3:18 Squarespace
4:07 Beginning our visit to the Baths
5:38 Exercising at the Baths
6:42 The Central Hall
8:25 The Caldarium
8:54 The Natatio
9:46 Conclusion
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