An epistolatory dialogue between Nomad and DeAnander ... The first three are actually enshrined as a basic human rights. The most amazing discovery that ended up on my own little list, personally, was the shower. In our western, increasingly sanitised world, either the longing to be clean has become strong enough that we, as a people, feel uncomfortable after not having washed for a certain amount of time or considerable exertion -- or we might have evolved from sea-bathing fish-eating apes after all. Nothing, not even brilliantly clear Swedish lakes or burbling streamlets from which we'd drink and fill our bottles, could mitigate this urge. Hot, steaming showers were precious items for all -- no exception.
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The first three are actually enshrined as a basic human rights. The most amazing discovery that ended up on my own little list, personally, was the shower. In our western, increasingly sanitised world, either the longing to be clean has become strong enough that we, as a people, feel uncomfortable after not having washed for a certain amount of time or considerable exertion -- or we might have evolved from sea-bathing fish-eating apes after all. Nothing, not even brilliantly clear Swedish lakes or burbling streamlets from which we'd drink and fill our bottles, could mitigate this urge. Hot, steaming showers were precious items for all -- no exception.
Minoan civilization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Streets were drained and water and sewer facilities were available to the upper class, through clay pipes.
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A remarkably sophisticated drainage system was incorporated into the village's design - which may have included an early form of toilet facilities.
