Emperors Mingled at the Baths
Using public baths was an everyday experience for the Romans, and it didn’t take them long to become breeding grounds for illnesses. However, this did not stop emperors from showing up to the baths like local celebrities, to mingle with the public and help their public campaign.
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While regular plebeians resorted to rubbing against stone walls or applying oil to exfoliate at the baths, the emperors enjoyed the luxury of having an entourage to cater to their every need. These people were responsible for carrying their robes, rubbing oil on the emperor’s skin, and using a tool called a strigil to scrape it all off.
