Feature Springs Eternal The image of Roman Bath was the creation of 18th- and 19th-century archaeologists. Only now are new perspectives revealing a more complex and accurate history of the city. Eleri Cousins | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 7 July 2021 The head of Sulis Minerva, the Roman baths, Bath. Steve Vidler/Alamy. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.