There’s nothing like the crackle of a campfire or the cozy glow of a fireplace to make any moment feel special. But getting that fire going? That can be a hassle without the right tools. Enter DIY wax ...

Making wax fire starters is an easy, fun craft that anyone can do, and they are helpful once you’re at your campsite. Instead of buying more expensive fire starters from the store, you can make your ...

Fragments of iron pyrite, a rock that can be used with flint to make sparks, were found by a 400,000-year-old hearth in eastern Britain. (Jordan Mansfield | Courtesy Pathways to Ancient Britain ...

It's easy to take for granted that with the flick of a lighter or the turn of a furnace knob, modern humans can conjure flames — cooking food, lighting candles or warming homes. For much of our ...