They had HOT TUBS in medieval Paris? ???? - Video

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In medieval Paris, public hot tubs were the place to be. You could soak with strangers, enjoy wine, and relax before doctors ruined everything.

Historians trace the popularity of these bath houses back to a time when mixing with the community was a daily ritual. People gathered to socialize in the warmth, often pairing their soak with food and drink. It was a thriving part of city life until medical experts began to raise alarms about the risks of the water.

These doctors argued that hot water opened the pores, leaving the body vulnerable to sickness. This fear of public hygiene practices eventually led to the decline of the facilities entirely. It is a strange look at how medical theories once changed social habits forever.

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