Ancient Roman architecture could penetrate through the clerestory windows. The oldest known basilica, the Basilica Porcia, was built in Rome in 184 BC by Cato the Elder during the time he was Censor. Other early examples include the basilica at Pompeii (late 2nd century BC). After Christianity became the official religion, the basilica shape was found appropriate for the first large public churches, with the attraction of avoiding reminiscences of the Greco-Roman temple form. The Roman circus was a large open-air venue used for public events in the ancient Roman Empire. The circuses were similar to the ancient Greek hippodromes, although circuses served
Got What It Takes? people. The winner of Got What It Takes 2018, Rio, performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend also. The winner of Got What It Takes 2018, Lauren, performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend also. Eight amateur youth singers take part in the singing talent competition. Three contestants are chosen to compete in "the Sing-Off" whilst the mums vote for who they want to win. The show is based on a Romanian TV programme called "Mom Made Me a Star". Audition applications for the first series were released in early 2015 under the working title "Untitled CBBC talent show". The second series