They were used to scare away evil spirits, and large animals. See how fireworks were born, and why we might want to replace ...

In “Joseph Balsamo” (1846-48), Alexandre Dumas’s fantastical tale of alchemy and mesmerism, the nail-biting climactic scene isn’t a magic act, a murder or a séance. It’s a fireworks show hosted by ...

If it seems like fireworks have been a staple of Independence Day in the U.S. since almost the beginning, that's because they have, AccuWeather explains. Fireworks have been a part of cultural ...

Warwick hosted a dramatic and disastrous pyrotechnic display at Warwick Castle in 1572.

Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights, is celebrated with prayers, diyas, and fireworks. The tradition of bursting firecrackers ...

Deepavali and the crackling of fireworks have been inseparable for as long as we know. Court verdicts and green crackers have ...

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Wondering how fireworks light up the sky, where they came from, and the sheer size of the business behind them? Stacker explores ...

As many as 60,000 people are expected to pack Ligonier’s Main Street on Saturday morning to watch the parade that is a ...