Ancient Romans and Massage Oils

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Ancient Romans and Massage Oils

The Romans, learning the value of massage and massage oils from the Greeks, also began using massage oils to begin treating disease and physical injuries. In fact, massage and special massage oils became such a mainstay in Rome that public baths were established where citizens could soak and receive massage for a low fee.

Much later, in the fourteenth century - as the Dark Ages ended and the Renaissance took hold - massage began to lose popularity. This was due to religious dogma and the resulting belief that touch was for pleasure and, therefore, sinful.
 

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