The Most Honorable Order of the Bath: From Ancient Ritual to a Modern Symbol of Service
The roots of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath trace back to medieval knighthood ceremonies, where the act of bathing symbolized purification - a ritual known as the "Bath of Baptism"!
The Medieval Rite of the Bath, From Purification to Glory
The air was thick with anticipation, the flickering candlelight casting long, dancing shadows on the stone walls. The candidate stood alone, stripped of all insignia of rank or wealth, ready to undergo the ancient rite that …