The wicks, preserved in unusual circumstances, are a remarkable discovery given the moist Mediterranean climate, which typically causes organic materials to decompose. A unique archaeological find in ...

Thiruvananthapuram: "Ammoomas", as Malayalis fondly call their grandmothers, rolling out 'thiries' (thread wicks) to light lamps was once a never-miss sight in Hindu homes in Kerala. Though this has ...

Before the electric light bulb ended the Gaslight Era, one of the biggest advances in illuminating Chicago and other cities was the development of a lantern wick that could withstand intense heat ...

Chris Hacker of Heritage Underground Lighting began exploring caves in his youth and this hobby quickly evolved into an ...

From a bonfire lit by a fisherwoman to guide the menfolk to the shore, to the latest LED lights and a radon that can detect and guide ships, lighthouses have come a long way. From a bonfire lit by a ...