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A history of fireworks

Lisa Jardine reflects on the history of fireworks and especially on the role they have played in France; once they were the rejected symbol of a decadent monarchy, now they are a must for civic celebrations.

8 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Aug 2010 11:32GMT

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  • Sat 14 Aug 2010 23:32GMT
  • Sun 15 Aug 2010 02:32GMT
  • Sun 15 Aug 2010 11:32GMT