"Most of the things you enjoy today are most likely inspired by something in the past. Take spas or hot tubs in Albuquerque, NM, for instance, which stemmed from an ancient Roman practice. An article by Arlene Mason posted at Yahoo! Voices explains further: For thousands of years, people have known the soothing powers of a hot bath. The ancient Romans built an entire culture around a warm bath. Even they knew that a soak in a tub of warm water could brighten even the worst day. Today the hot tub is a tiny version of the Roman bath and a soak is still a great way to wash off the stress of the day."
http://hottubsalbuquerque.com/warming-up-hot-tubs-in-albuquerque-and-how-they-promote-relaxation/