How to build fireworks the 18th century way

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Throughout history, fireworks have been used to celebrate historic moments in time - from the dominance of the Tang Dynasty to the declaration of independence and the intervention of the gunpowder plot.

Popularity for the explosive displays rose during the 18th century and an archived manuscript has revealed how amateur makers would have created their own fireworks at home.

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