While the beach and swimming culture might feel like an intrinsic part of “Australianness”, this hasn’t always been the case.

A study of limescale buildup in an early bathing facility at Pompeii has revealed that the water was replaced only once per ...

SINGAPORE – In the former barracks of Dempsey, one might not expect to find hot pools of epsom salt. Stepping into contemporary bathhouse Nowhere Baths, the troubles melt away. Guests shuffle back and ...

Ice baths are having a moment. From the rise of cold-plunge clubs in Singapore to communal dips across Europe, Australia and the US, what was once the territory of elite athletes and Nordic winter ...

From California to Colorado, Italy's Alps to Japan's Hokkaido, these family-friendly spas and hot springs allow adults and kids to embrace soothing soaking rituals.

Makar Sankranti holds special significance in Hinduism and is considered one of the most important festivals of the year. It marks the moment when the Sun transitions from Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi) ...

Research uncovers how Pompeii’s early baths were unhygienic and how Roman water systems improved cleanliness but added new health risks.

Millions of devotees took a holy dip in the Ganges at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti. The event saw the presence of Naga ...

As health-conscious Americans have jumped headfirst into saunas, some Europeans have at times also found themselves a little ...

Hampstead Heath’s mixed bathing pond may change to open all-year-round depending on the outcome of a review into its seasonal schedule. The City of London Corporation, which manages the Heath as a ...