Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:A famed Roman villa offers a surprising find of a flip-flop-like sandal shown in ancient mosaics. Discovering a fourth century A.D. mosaic of what appears to be modern-day flip-flops wasn’t what anyone expected during the excavation of a famed Roman villa in Sicily, Italy. Related Story Mosaic-Filled Roman Baths Uncovered in SicilyThe flip-flops find is more than just a quirky discovery; it reshapes our understanding of the footwear of the region. Modern-day flip-flops are often attributed to Japanese and Brazilian cultures—Havaianas are the most well-known of the early brands in Brazil—so having a flip-flop-looking depiction from the fourth century A.D. was a surprise. Related Story Archaeologists Uncovered a Massive Roman VillaEach archaeological campaign reinforces the idea that the villa was one of the most luxurious residential complexes in all the Roman Empire.