Like its neighbors on Scandinavia, Russia also has its own sauna tradition. Well, during extremely cold months, warming yourself at with a steam bath does sound like a good idea. Knowing how harsh winter in Russia is, no wonder steam bath is one of their popular pastimes. Steam bath in Russia is called banya. It’s […]
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In most parts of the world, taking a bath has always been a communal act. In ancient Asia, the practice of communal bathing was a religious ritual in which people believed to have medical benefits such as the purification of the body and soul. In ancient Greece, the practice of communal bathing was associated with […]