The Surprising Evolution of Showers: The First Showers Were Waterfalls!
Have you ever wondered how showers have evolved throughout history, from ancient bathing practices to the development of modern showering systems? How did cultural beliefs and technological advancements shape the way we shower today? In this blog post, we will explore the fascinating history of showers and how they reflect our changing needs and preferences. The First Showers: Waterfalls The first showers were neither indoor structures nor human-made but were common natural formations: waterfalls. The falling water rinsed the bathers completely clean and was more efficient than bathing in a traditional basin, which required manual transport of both fresh and waste water. The earliest form of showers was probably washing in rivers or lakes. People would apparently hunt out these beauty spots by travelling for miles, after realising this was a much more effective way of washing away the ingrained filth that hunter-gathering inevitably brings, as opposed to bathing in ...
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