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
Tales from the Public Domain Brother, Where Art Thou" takes its story from the ancient Greek epic poem the "Odyssey", while taking its name from the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (also based on the "Odyssey"), "Hot Child in the City" is based on the life and legend of Saint Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who, as a teenager, led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. "Do the Bard, Man" spoofs William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet", while the title takes its name from "Do the Bartman", a song performed by Bart early in the series. The song