Candles were invented as a light source before the invention of electricity. They provided illumination for indoor spaces and were used for religious purposes, celebrations, and practical tasks such as reading or cooking.
It is believed that candles have been used since ancient times, with the earliest known candles dating back to around 3000 BC in Egypt. The modern candle as we know it today, made from wax and a wick, began to take form in the 1st century AD.
The first candles were found in China around 200 BC, and were made from whale fat. Paraffin, which is the waxy substance used for candles today, was first distilled in 1830.
Greek and Roman civilisations had oil-powered street lights as long ago as 800BC. Candles were first used for street lighting by modern civilisations in 1000AD. Pavel Yablochkov invented the electric street light in 1875.
In England bayberry wax was refined for use in making candles. The earliest dipped candles were made of tallow. Not until the early 1800's was paraffin made to replace tallow as the main ingredient for candlemaking.A form of candles were used in China as early as 300 BC. Professional candle makers began plying that trade in 13th century Europe.
I think Gearges Bunnot who invented candles also invented the scented candles.
Keely Ersland, 17-year-old invented the first candle ever made. :)
in 1986 christmas lights were invented
they were invented in the 1990's.
Candles were invented as a light source before the invention of electricity. They provided illumination for indoor spaces and were used for religious purposes, celebrations, and practical tasks such as reading or cooking.
To shine a light in darkness.
candles
They used candles, lots & lots of candles.
20th century
hmm..not me.. LOL =P
No,they invented candles.
The disposable lighter was invented in 1973 by the company BIC. It quickly gained popularity as a convenient and easily accessible way to create a flame for lighting cigarettes, candles, and more.