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 ...

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 ...

The White House has unveiled a slate of celebrations to mark America’s 250th anniversary this summer, including a record-breaking fireworks show on July 4. Freedom 250, the White House commission ...

We got a behind-the-scenes look at Washington, DC's massive 40-minute firework show for the country's 250th birthday.

The nation’s official 250th birthday celebration in Washington on July 4 will culminate in a red, white and blue-tinged fireworks display unlike anything the world has ever seen — or heard. That’s the ...