Uncovering Medusa: Ancient Mosaics Revealed.

Archaeologists excavating a Roman villa in Italy used by the Antonine dynasty have uncovered two mosaics depicting the Greek mythological figure Medusa. The mosaics likely date to the second century A.D. and were found in a circular room at the Villa of the Antonines. It is unclear what the room was used for and why it contained Medusa mosaics, but the room is believed to have been a reception area. The villa is immense and even has what appears to have been an amphitheater used by Emperor Commodus for gladiator practice and the killing of wild beasts.