Many people believe that nanotechnology is a recent development, but its principles have been around for decades. The term "nanotechnology" was popularized by Richard Feynman in his famous 1959 talk, "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom." However, the actual manipulation and study of materials at the nanoscale have been ongoing for much longer, with roots tracing back to ancient materials like the Lycurgus Cup from the Roman Empire.
