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.
Euroopasse võisid selle aine tuua maadeuurijad, nagu näiteks Marco Polo, või araabia kaupmehed, ning juba 14. sajandil said eurooplased taevalaotuses sädelevaid tuleetendusi imetleda.