The History of Fireworks: Part 2
Where Exactly Were Fireworks Discovered? We all know that fireworks are used in celebrations all over the world, but did you know that fireworks were first discovered in ancient China? There are two conflicting accounts of how fireworks were first discovered. First, is that a Chinese cook accidentally mixed three cooking ingredients together: sulphur, charcoal, and saltpetre. These ingredients were mixed together to create a really loud explosion. The second is that ancient Chinese Daoists discovered fireworks in their search for eternal life. You might be wondering what this all means, so let’s dig in! Daoism, pronounced (Dow-is-em) is a
The History of Fireworks: Part 1
When Were Fireworks First Created? How far back do fireworks go? Pretty far back actually, in fact, the first rumoured use of fireworks dates back to 200BC China! That’s 2200 years ago! Early stories suggest the discovery was a serendipitous one, which took place while searching for a recipe for eternal life. Fireworks back then were pretty primitive compared to the complex versions we have now, they consisted of throwing bamboo shafts filled with sulfur, saltpetre, and charcoal into an open flame to create a dramatic explosion. The hope was to use this newly discovered phenomenon to ward off evil
