46. Stonehenge like structure discovered at Lake Michigan’s bottom
Lake Michigan in the USA
The Year 2017 is Discovered
Est. Value: N/A
The archaeologists found something strange and cool while looking under the water of Lake Michigan. Scientists used remote sensors to find a Stonehenge structure 40 feet beneath the surface of Grand Traverse Bay.
Stonehenge has been the subject of many documentaries on The History Channel. However, no one knows how it was constructed. The discovery of a structure similar to Stonehenge under the Lake Michigan waters adds yet another layer of mystery. The scientist discovered not only this amazing discovery, but also a Civil War pier and many sunken boats and cars.
47. Ancient Roman Chalice Contains Nanotechnology
Location: England
Years Discovered: 50s/1990s
Est. Prices: Valueless
The Lycurgus Cup is a 1,600 year old Roman chalice, named after the scene depicting Thrace’s King Lycurgus. It may look like an ordinary, but fancy, drinking vessel from the ancient world, but it’s much more. The cup is the key that unlocks technology to diagnose disease or detect biohazards in airports.
When lit from the back, it appears jade green but turns red. Researchers discovered the solution in 1990 after spending decades trying to understand how the cup that was found in 1950 could be so magical. Ancient Romans, who were pioneers in nanotechnology, used precious metals on the cup to change its electrons. This is not a Game of Thrones decorative piece. It could provide answers for both the future and historical questions.
