Much of what we call private life in our time was widely accepted as public social behavior. Take for example our toilets. Toilets in ancient Rome are referred to as latrines. Per the reading it is stated that, “latrines also served as a social function” (“Domestic Architecture”, 2008). Considering how limited water channels were, Rome had little choice but to build the latrines where the water channels were. Rome did not have the option of placing 1 – 3 toilets per household each with running water. Instead, there were latrines side by side, and some “seating up to 20 people at a time” (“Domestic Architecture”, 2008).
Even the baths were not exempt from public display. As contemporary technology permitted, baths were designed for
Even the baths were not exempt from public display. As contemporary technology permitted, baths were designed for