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Similarities Between Greek And Roman Hygiene

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Another controversial topic were their views on hygiene. The Greeks and Romans had many similar ideas regarding hygiene while the Europeans during the Middle Ages had different views regarding hygiene. The Greeks did not have running water but they understood what hygiene was and were aware of staying clean and healthy.The Romans however, were very advanced in trying to stay clean. They invented the aqueduct to carry water from far away lands. They took pride in having running hot water. To them, being clean was a sign of superiority. Everybody stayed clean and bathed frequently in public baths. The Middle Ages, however, was the complete opposite compared to the Greeks and Romans. They cared very little about hygiene and did not shower regularly.

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