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5 Fun Facts About Swimsuits Through History
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For as long as humankind has walked the Earth, we’ve also wanted to jump into the water. The invention of the bathing suit as a tasteful, stylish outfit specifically for water-based leisure may go as far back as ancient Rome. The history of swimwear is a history of not only sports and fun, but also modesty and fashion. Here are a few interesting landmarks in beachwear through the years. Photo credit: Heritage Images/ Hulton Archive via Getty Images Before Bathing Suits, There Were Bathing Dresses At the start of the 20th century, women in the ...Read More
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