Ancient Roman architecture varying purposes and differed in design and construction. Along with theatres and amphitheatres, Circuses were one of the main entertainment sites of the time. Circuses were venues for chariot races, horse races, and performances that commemorated important events of the empire were performed there. For events that involved re-enactments of naval battles, the circus was flooded with water. The performance space of the Roman circus was normally, despite its name, an oblong rectangle of two linear sections of race track, separated by a median strip running along the length of about two thirds the track, joined at one end with
Felicity (given name) Felicity (given name) Felicity is an English feminine given name meaning "happiness". It is derived from the Latin word "felicitas" meaning "luck, good fortune". It is also used as a form of the Latin name Felicitas, taken from the name of the Ancient Roman goddess Fortuna. It was also the name of Saint Felicity of Rome, a 2nd-century saint venerated by the Roman Catholic Church. "Felicia", a related name, is a feminine form of the name "Felix", which is derived from an Ancient Roman cognomen meaning "lucky," or "successful." Felicity was the 236th most popular name for girls born in