@interesting.always.1 on Instagram: "Fireworks originated in ancient China, where early versions were created by throwing bamboo stalks into fire, causing them to explode as trapped air expanded. By the 9th century, Chinese alchemists had developed gunpowder, leading to the first true fireworks made from paper tubes filled with explosive mixtures. These displays were used in festivals and ceremonies, often believed to ward off evil spirits. The technology spread westward through trade routes dur

The explosive history of fireworks, from ancient China to Revolutionary America