Philadelphia’s role in American history will get a literal spark this spring with a new exhibition tracing the science, spectacle and global roots of fireworks. “Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of ...

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 ...

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 ...