Western explorers, such as Marco Polo, or possibly Arab traders were responsible for bringing this volatile substance to Europe, and by the 14th century, spectacular displays of fireworks were delighting European audiences.
परंतु, नेत्रदीपक मनोरंजन करणाऱ्‍या या मिश्रणाने युरोपियन इतिहासाची दिशा देखील बदलली.